Impact of Nurse Navigator Programme on Male Adolescents’ Pubertal Health Awareness and Attitudes: A Quasi-Experimental Study
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https://doi.org/10.31674/mjn.2025.v17i02.014Abstract
Background: The school's Nurse Navigator Programme provides support services to assist male students in navigating the complex pubertal period, providing personalised guidance throughout the health awareness journey. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the impact of the Nurse Navigator Programme on awareness, attitudes, and perceptions toward pubertal health among male school-age students. Methods: The design of the study was quasi-experimental (with non-randomised groups) and conducted on 166 male preparatory school students. A self-administered questionnaire for measuring puberty health awareness and the puberty attitudes and perceptions Pre-, post-, and follow-up scales were used for data collection, ensuring the thoroughness and reliability of the study. Results: The intervention group demonstrated significantly improved awareness and positive attitudes toward pubertal health compared to the control group. Statistical analyses indicated that students who participated in the Nurse Navigator Programme had higher scores on knowledge assessments (p < 0.01) and reported more favourable attitudes (p < 0.01) regarding pubertal changes. Conclusion: The Nurse Navigator Programme significantly enhances awareness and improves attitudes toward pubertal health among male elementary school students. These findings underscore the importance of targeted health education interventions in promoting healthy development during puberty.
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Behavioral Change, Nurse Navigator Programme, Pubertal Health, Reproductive HealthDownloads
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