Instructional nursing guideline for prevention and early detection of vulvar infection among adolescent girls

https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6nS6.12555

Authors

  • Eman Salah Abdo Bachelor of Nursing - Mansoura University, Egypt
  • Nadia Mohamed Fahmy Professor of Maternity and Newborn Health Nursing- Faculty of Nursing – Ain shams University, Egypt
  • Shaimaa Hassan Mohamady Assistant Professor of Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing- Faculty of Nursing Helwan University, Egypt

Keywords:

adolescent girls, infection, nursing guidelines, vulvar

Abstract

Background: Prevention and early detection of vulvar infection is  a significant issue affecting the health of adolescent girls around the world. Aim:  This study aims 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 was used. Setting : This study was conducted at Baramon nursing school in Mansoura. Sample: A convenience sample of adolescent girls. Tools:  Tool (I) Self Administrated Questionnaire included: demographic data and questionnaire to assess girls knowledge about vulvar infection. Tool (II) Self-care assessment sheet to assess self care reported practice. Tool (III)  Early detection sheet for girls with vulvar infection.  Tool (IV) follow up sheet regarding 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 studied sample pre– instructional nursing guideline compared to post-  instructional nursing guideline. Conclusion: The findings of the current study supported by the hypothesis. Recommendations: continuous educational program for adolescent girls related to vulvar infection should be widely provided for all adolescent girls. 

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Published

08-09-2022

How to Cite

Abdo, E. S., Fahmy, N. M., & Mohamady, S. H. (2022). Instructional nursing guideline for prevention and early detection of vulvar infection among adolescent girls. International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S6), 9880–9899. https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6nS6.12555

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