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Abstract
Abstract
Background: Prevention and early detection of vulvar infection is a significant issue affecting the health of adolescent girls around the world. Lack of knowledge and awareness about vulvar infection is a risk factor for all adolescent girls. Aim: The study aimed to evaluate the effect of instructional nursing guideline regarding prevention and early detection of vulvar infections among adolescent girls. Research design: A quasi-experimental design (pretest and post test) was used to accomplish this study. Setting: The study was conducted at Baramon nursing school in Mansoura Sample: A convenience sample of adolescent girls. All available adolescent girls at Baramon nursing school (there are 3 classes in each class for 32 students), all sample 96 students.Tools of data collection: Tool (I) Self Administrated Questionnaire included: demographic data and assessment sheet for adolescent girls knowledge about vulvar infection. Tool (II) Self-care assessment sheet to assess self care practice. Tool (III) Early detection sheet for adolescent girls with vulvar infection, and action taken regarding vulvar infection. Tool (IV) Follow up sheet regarding adolescent girls with vulvar infection. Results: Result of the present study findings had revealed that a highly significant improvement in total knowledge and practice among the adolescent girls post– instructional nursing guideline compared to pre-instructional nursing guideline. Conclusion: The present study findings concluded that instructional nursing guideline had a positive effect on adolescent girl’s for prevention and early detection of vulvar infection. Recommendations: Continuous educational program for adolescent girls should be widely provided to reduce risk of vulvar infection.
Keywords: Adolescent girls, Infection, Nursing guidelines, Vulvar infection.