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@article{185042,
        author = {DR.S.SUGANTHI and S.P.SANGEETHA and V.ABIRAMI and J.GLADY MARIYANA},
        title = {A PRE - EXPERIMENTAL STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESSS OF AMBER ALERT PROGRAM ON KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE REGARDING HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS AND HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS VACCINATION AMONG NURSING STUDENTS IN SELECTED COLLEGE IN CHENNAI},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {5},
        pages = {235-239},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=185042},
        abstract = {Human Papillomavirus (Human papilloma virus) is a significant public health concern globally, particularly in developing countries, as it is the leading cause of cervical cancer and other cancers. Vaccination against Human papilloma virus is highly effective in preventing these diseases, yet awareness and uptake remain low due to a lack of knowledge and misconceptions. Nursing students, as future healthcare professionals, play a vital role in advocating for vaccination and educating the public.  AIM: This pre-experimental study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the Amber Alert Program in enhancing the knowledge and attitudes of nursing students regarding Human papilloma virus and its vaccination METHOD: The research approach was quasi-experimental involving one-group pretest and post-test design, involving 50 first-year nursing students selected through nonprobability convenience sampling. The Amber Alert Program included engaging educational materials such as a PowerPoint presentation, a cartoon video, and pamphlets. The program was implemented over a 45–60-minute session. Data collection was conducted using structured questionnaires and attitude scales before and after the intervention.  RESULTS: Pre-test results indicated that only 4% of students had excellent knowledge of Human papilloma virus and its vaccine, and 24% demonstrated a high positive attitude. In contrast, post-test findings showed significant improvement, with 20% of students achieving excellent knowledge and 60% exhibiting a high positive attitude. The mean knowledge score in the pre-test was 1.52 (SD = 0.65), which increased to 2.36 (SD = 0.69) in the post-test, resulting in a mean difference of 0.84. Statistical analysis using paired t-tests revealed a significant improvement in knowledge and attitudes (t-value = 12.70, p < 0.05). CONCLUSION:  The study concluded that the intervention proved to be highly effective in bridging knowledge gaps and fostering positive attitudes towards Human papilloma virus vaccination among participants},
        keywords = {Effectiveness, Amber Alert, Human Papilloma Virus, Human Papilloma Virus Vaccination},
        month = {September},
        }