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@article{185838,
        author = {Dennis T Varghese and Sini George},
        title = {Effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Binge Eating Disorder Among Adolescents},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {5},
        pages = {2863-2868},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=185838},
        abstract = {Binge Eating Disorder (BED) remains a largely underdiagnosed and stigmatized condition among adolescents, with significant implications for long-term mental and physical health. This study evaluates the effectiveness of a structured teaching programme (STP) in enhancing knowledge about BED among 421 adolescents in Bangalore. A quasi-experimental, one-group pre-test–post-test design was employed. Data were collected using a validated 20-item knowledge questionnaire. Results revealed a statistically significant improvement in mean knowledge scores from 9.32 (SD = 2.41) pre-intervention to 16.78 (SD = 1.93) post-intervention (p < 0.001). The effect size (Cohen’s d = 3.24) indicated a large practical impact. Chi-square analysis confirmed that post-test knowledge was significantly associated with age, gender, and exposure to media on mental health (p < 0.05). The study concludes that structured teaching programmes are highly effective in improving adolescent awareness of BED, thereby supporting early identification and reducing stigma. These findings advocate for the integration of mental health education into school curricula, particularly in urban Indian settings.},
        keywords = {Binge Eating Disorder, structured teaching programme, adolescent mental health, knowledge enhancement, Bangalore, eating disorders},
        month = {October},
        }