Vol. 3, Issue 10, Part C (2017)

Methodology: A quasi –experimental approach with pre-test and post-test design was adopted in order to evaluate the effectiveness of STP to create the knowledge about eating disorders among teenage girls of Mathura Devi school, Indore, M.P. A total of 30 girls selected by random sampling method was included in the study. Structured knowledge questionnaire was administered to assess the knowledge regarding eating disorders.

Results: Majority of girls 39 (78%) belong to the age group of 13-16 yrs. Majority of students 40 (40%) live in nuclear family. The majority of students father’s education and mother’s education also 35 (70%) and 30 (60%) was higher secondary. Monthly family income was above Rs.15001. 30% of the residential area wise distribution were rural and 70% were from urban. Most of the respondent belongs to Christian & Hindu religion and remaining 3.33% were Muslim. There was effectiveness of STP among the group as shown by the paired pre-test which was used for comparison between pre-test and post knowledge.

Conclusion: The findings of the study showed that the STP was effective in all areas in improving the knowledge of teenage girls regarding eating disorders.