Non-randomised trial, 2018
Does teaching teenagers about PMS with booklets or leaflets increase their knowledge?
Yes, both methods significantly increased knowledge (p=0.001 for each), with booklet education more effective than leaflets (p=0.002).
What they did
Quasi-experimental study with 30 junior high school students divided into two groups: one received health education via booklet and the other via leaflet. Knowledge was measured before and after.
What they found
Both booklet (p=0.001) and leaflet (p=0.001) education significantly increased knowledge about PMS. The booklet was more effective than the leaflet (p=0.002).
What it means for you
Simple printed information can help teenagers learn about PMS. Booklets work better than single-page leaflets for teaching. The study measured knowledge gain, not symptom reduction.
30
Total students studied
0.001
P-value for knowledge increase
0.002
Booklet vs leaflet difference
About the study
- Original title
- PENGARUH MEDIA PENDIDIKAN KESEHATAN TERHADAP PENGETAHUAN REMAJA TENTANG PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME PADA REMAJA SMP ISLAM AR-RIYADH BONTANG
- Authors
- Dwi Hendriani, Ayu Qona’ah, Rivan Firdaus
- Journal
- Mahakam Midwifery Journal (MMJ)
- Year
- 2018
- Study design
- Non-randomised trial
- Participants
- 30
- What was tested
- Health education using booklet or leaflet media about premenstrual syndrome
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.35963/mmj.v3i1.91
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