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1. Cover Page, Certificate, and Acknowledgement
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2. Introduction
Reproductive health, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, this covers all aspects of the reproductive system, including its functions and processes. The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) underscores its importance as a crucial aspect of overall health and development, particularly for adolescents and young adults. It encompasses a wide spectrum of issues, including healthy sexual development, safe and consensual relationships, prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), family planning, maternal health, and infertility management.
In a diverse and populous country like India, where cultural, social, and economic factors heavily influence personal choices, access to accurate information on reproductive health is imperative. The adolescence period (Class 9-12) is marked by significant physical and psychological changes, making it a critical window for education. While formal curricula, such as the NCERT’s Chapters on Reproductive Health (Class 12, Biology), aim to provide scientific knowledge, this information often competes with deeply entrenched societal beliefs, myths, and misinformation disseminated through peers, unreliable internet sources, and sometimes, family.
Misconceptions about reproductive health can have severe, real-world consequences. These include increased risk of unintended pregnancies, unsafe abortions, higher vulnerability to STIs like HIV/AIDS, stigmatization of individuals with reproductive health issues, and perpetuation of gender inequality. Common myths range from beliefs about contraception causing infertility, misconceptions about menstrual hygiene, taboos surrounding masturbation, to dangerous practices for gender selection.
This investigatory project misconceptions about reproductive health seeks to bridge the gap between acquired knowledge and prevailing misconceptions among senior secondary school students (Class 12). By assessing the level of understanding and identifying specific areas of misinformation, this study aims to highlight the effectiveness of formal education and pinpoint where targeted interventions are needed. The project misconceptions about reproductive health aligns with national goals of promoting adolescent health and empowering young individuals to make informed, responsible, and healthy choices about their reproductive lives.
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3. Methodology
A. Aim: To assess the knowledge and identify prevalent misconceptions regarding reproductive health among Class 12 students.
B. Study Design: A cross-sectional, descriptive study using a structured questionnaire.
C. Study Population:
- Sample: A total of 120 students (60 male and 60 female) from Class 12 (Science stream) of three different schools in [City/Town Name].
- Inclusion Criteria: Students currently enrolled in Class 12, willing to participate voluntarily.
- Exclusion Criteria: Unwillingness to participate or incomplete questionnaires.
D. Data Collection Tool: A self-designed, anonymous questionnaire was used, divided into three sections:
- Section A: Demographic details (Age, Gender).
- Section B: Knowledge Assessment (15 multiple-choice questions based on NCERT Class 12 Biology syllabus (Reproductive Health). Topics covered: Definition of reproductive health, common STIs, contraceptive methods (natural, barrier, IUDs, hormonal, surgical), medical termination of pregnancy (MTP), infertility, and assisted reproductive technologies (ART) like IVF, ZIFT, GIFT.
- Section C: Misconception Identification (10 statements requiring response as ‘True’, ‘False’, or ‘Don’t Know’). This section targeted common myths not addressed or clarified in the standard curriculum.
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E. Procedure:
- Permission was obtained from the respective school principals and biology teachers.
- The purpose of the study was explained to the participants, assuring them of anonymity and confidentiality.
- The questionnaires were distributed during a free period and collected immediately upon completion.
- Data collection was completed over a period of one week.
F. Data Analysis:
- The responses were compiled manually.
- For Section B (Knowledge): Each correct answer was awarded 1 point, and an incorrect/blank answer received 0. Scores were categorized as:
- Good Knowledge: ≥70% correct (≥11 out of 15)
- Average Knowledge: 50-69% correct (8-10 out of 15)
- Poor Knowledge: <50% correct (<8 out of 15)
- For Section C (Misconceptions): The percentage of students endorsing a myth (marking it as ‘True’) was calculated.
- Data was represented using tables and bar graphs for comparative analysis.
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4. Observations and data analysis
4.1 Demographic Profile: All 120 participants were in the age group of 16-18 years, with an equal gender distribution (60 males, 60 females).
4.2 Assessment of Knowledge (Based on NCERT Syllabus):
Table 1: Overall, Knowledge Level of Students (N=120)
Analysis: A majority of students (80.8%) possessed average to good knowledge of concepts directly taught in the NCERT curriculum. This indicates a reasonable effectiveness of formal biology education in imparting core information.
Table 2: Topic-wise Performance in Knowledge Assessment
| Topic | Percentage of Correct Responses |
| Definition & Importance of Reproductive Health | 92% |
| Common STIs (HIV/AIDS, Gonorrhoea, etc.) | 88% |
| Barrier Contraceptives (Condoms, Diaphragms) | 85% |
| Surgical Methods (Tubectomy, Vasectomy) | 78% |
| Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) | 65% |
| Hormonal Contraceptives (Pills, Implants) | 60% |
| Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) | 70% |
| Infertility & Assisted Reproductive Tech. (ART) | 55% |
Analysis: While awareness about STIs and basic concepts was high, knowledge about specific contraceptive mechanisms (like hormonal methods and IUDs) and advanced topics like ART was comparatively lower. This suggests a need for more detailed pedagogical focus on these areas.
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4.3 Identification of Prevalent Misconceptions:
Table 3: Percentage of Students Endorsing Common Misconceptions
| Statement (Myth/Misconception) | % Believing as ‘True’ |
| 1. Using condoms during intercourse reduces sexual pleasure for both partners. | 68% |
| 2. Oral contraceptive pills, if taken regularly, cause permanent infertility in women. | 42% |
| 3. Masturbation is a harmful practice that leads to weakness and mental disorders. | 55% |
| 4. A woman cannot get pregnant during her menstrual period. | 48% |
| 5. The use of two condoms simultaneously provides double protection. | 35% |
| 6. HIV/AIDS can be transmitted by mosquito bites or sharing food with an infected person. | 31% |
| 7. Infertility is always a ‘female problem’. | 40% |
| 8. Emergency contraceptive pills (morning-after pills) are the same as medical abortion pills. | 62% |
| 9. Certain yoga poses or diets can reliably determine the sex of the unborn child. | 28% |
| 10. Talking openly about reproductive health encourages promiscuity among teenagers. | 50% |
Analysis:
- High Prevalence Myths: Misconceptions related to condoms (pleasure reduction), emergency contraceptives, masturbation, and the belief that open discussion encourages promiscuity were highly prevalent (>50%). These are often influenced by social stigma, cultural norms, and peer talk rather than scientific facts.
- Medium Prevalence Myths: Misconceptions about oral pills causing infertility, fertility during menstruation, and infertility being a female-only issue were moderately common (30-50%). These point to gaps in understanding physiological processes.
- STI-related Myths: A significant minority still held incorrect beliefs about HIV transmission routes (31%), indicating that despite high awareness of the disease, modes of transmission require reinforced education.
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5. Discussion
The findings of this study present a dual picture of reproductive health awareness among Class 12 science students. On one hand, the formal education system, through the NCERT biology curriculum, has been successful in imparting foundational knowledge, as evidenced by the average to good scores in the syllabus-based assessment. Students are familiar with terminologies, basic methods of contraception, and major STIs.
On the other hand, the persistence of significant misconceptions, even among this academically informed group, is alarming and highlights a critical disconnect. Several factors contribute to this disparity:
- Curriculum Limitations: The NCERT syllabus, while comprehensive, may not explicitly address and debunk region-specific or culturally prevalent myths. The focus is often on the ‘what’ and ‘how’ rather than the ‘what not’.
- Pedagogical Approach: Teaching about reproductive health can sometimes be theoretical and exam-oriented. A lack of open, interactive, and question-friendly classroom environments prevents clarifications of doubts that students might hesitate to voice.
- Socio-cultural Influence: Strongly held family beliefs, gender norms, and stigma surrounding open discussions on sexuality at home create a parallel stream of misinformation that competes with classroom learning.
- Sources of Information: Peers and unregulated online content (social media, non-expert websites) often become primary sources of information, perpetuating myths. The misconception about dual condom use (increasing friction and breakage risk) is a classic example of dangerous peer advice.
- Gender Dynamics: The belief that infertility is a “female problem” reflects deep-seated gender bias, overlooking male factor infertility which constitutes a significant proportion of cases.
The consequences of these misconceptions are not academic; they are profoundly personal and public. Beliefs that condoms reduce pleasure can lead to unprotected sex and increased risk of STIs/pregnancy. Confusing emergency contraception with abortion pills can cause delays in seeking appropriate care. Stigmatizing masturbation can create unnecessary guilt and anxiety.
This study underscores the urgent need to move beyond mere knowledge dissemination to myth-busting as a core component of reproductive health education. Education must be contextual, engaging, and skill-based, empowering students to critically evaluate information from various sources.
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6. Conclusion:
This investigatory project misconceptions about reproductive health concludes that while Class 12 students possess a foundational understanding of reproductive health concepts as per the NCERT syllabus, they simultaneously harbor significant misconceptions on practical, sensitive, and socially influenced aspects. The coexistence of knowledge and myth indicates that formal education, in its current form, is necessary but not sufficient to ensure comprehensive reproductive health literacy. Targeted efforts are required to directly confront and dispel myths to enable informed decision-making.
By implementing a multi-pronged approach that involves educators, parents, healthcare professionals, and the students themselves, we can transform reproductive health education from a chapter to be memorized into a tool for empowerment, safety, and well-being.
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7. Bibliography
- National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). (2023). Biology – Textbook for Class XII. New Delhi: NCERT. (Reproductive Health).
- World Health Organization (WHO). (2022). Reproductive health. Retrieved from https://www.who.int/health-topics/reproductive-health.
- Government of India. (2014). Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK): Operational Framework.
- Online Resources (for conceptual understanding only):
- Gyan Pankh. https://gyanpankh.com/
- Wikipedia. https://www.wikipedia.org/
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8. Annexure
Section A: Demographic Details
(Please mark the appropriate option)
- Age: ______ Years
- Gender: [ ] Female [ ] Male [ ] Prefer not to say
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Section B: Knowledge Assessment
*(Based on NCERT Class 12 Biology – Reproductive Health)*
Please circle ONE correct answer for each question.
- What does the term ‘Reproductive Health’ imply, as per WHO?
a) Only the proper functioning of reproductive organs.
b) The absence of sexually transmitted diseases.
c) A total well-being in all aspects of reproduction (physical, emotional, behavioral, and social).
d) The ability to produce offspring. - Which of these is a bacterial Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)?
a) HIV/AIDS
b) Gonorrhoea
c) Hepatitis B
d) Genital Herpes - The contraceptive method that acts by preventing ovulation is:
a) Copper-T
b) Diaphragm
c) Oral contraceptive pills
d) Condom - What is the primary purpose of Emergency Contraceptive Pills (Morning-After Pills)?
a) To terminate an established pregnancy.
b) To prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse.
c) To cure sexually transmitted infections.
d) To induce permanent sterilization. - Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) is legally permitted in India under certain conditions up to:
a) 12 weeks
b) 20 weeks
c) 24 weeks
d) There is no time limit
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- Which Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) involves the fertilization of an egg outside the body?
a) GIFT (Gamete Intra-Fallopian Transfer)
b) ZIFT (Zygote Intra-Fallopian Transfer)
c) IVF (In Vitro Fertilization)
d) IUI (Intrauterine Insemination) - The surgical method of contraception in males is called:
a) Tubectomy
b) Vasectomy
c) Hysterectomy
d) Laparoscopy - Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) like Copper-T work primarily by:
a) Suppressing sperm motility
b) Inhibiting ovulation
c) Preventing implantation
d) Blocking the fallopian tubes - Infertility cases where the male partner is unable to produce healthy sperm can be addressed by:
a) IVF
b) ZIFT
c) ART (like ICSI – Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection)
d) All of the above - Which of these is NOT a mode of transmission for HIV?
a) Unprotected sexual contact with an infected person.
b) Sharing needles/syringes with an infected person.
c) From an infected mother to her child during birth or breastfeeding.
d) Sharing food or shaking hands with an infected person. - The periodic abstinence method of contraception is based on:
a) Avoiding coitus during the fertile period around ovulation.
b) Taking pills daily.
c) Using a physical barrier.
d) Surgical intervention. - Lactational Amenorrhea (LAM) as a temporary method of contraception is effective only when:
a) The mother is below 25 years of age.
b) The mother breastfeeds exclusively and her menstrual cycles have not returned.
c) The mother takes supplementary nutritional pills.
d) The baby is over one year old. - A major risk associated with untreated STIs like Chlamydia in females is:
a) Increased chance of twins.
b) Ectopic pregnancy and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID).
c) Immediate infertility in males.
d) No significant risk. - What is the primary function of condoms (both male and female)?
a) To act as a spermicide.
b) To provide a barrier preventing the exchange of body fluids.
c) To alter hormone levels.
d) To induce abortion. - The technique of GIFT (Gamete Intra-Fallopian Transfer) involves:
a) Transfer of a zygote into the fallopian tube.
b) Transfer of an embryo into the uterus.
c) Transfer of eggs and sperm into the fallopian tube for fertilization inside the body.
d) Injection of a single sperm directly into an egg.
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Section C: Misconception Identification
(Please mark your response to each statement as ‘True’, ‘False’, or ‘Don’t Know’)
| Sr. No. | Statement | True | False | Don’t Know |
| 1. | Using condoms during intercourse reduces sexual pleasure for both partners. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
| 2. | Oral contraceptive pills, if taken regularly, cause permanent infertility in women. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
| 3. | Masturbation is a harmful practice that leads to weakness and mental disorders. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
| 4. | A woman cannot get pregnant during her menstrual period. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
| 5. | The use of two condoms simultaneously (one over the other) provides double protection. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
| 6. | HIV/AIDS can be transmitted by mosquito bites or sharing food with an infected person. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
| 7. | Infertility is always a ‘female problem’. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
| 8. | Emergency contraceptive pills (morning-after pills) are the same as medical abortion pills. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
| 9. | Certain yoga poses or diets can reliably determine the sex of the unborn child. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
| 10. | Talking openly about reproductive health encourages promiscuity among teenagers. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
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Annexure A
Supporting data for Table 1.
| Participant ID | Age | Gender | Knowledge Score | Knowledge Category | Participant ID | Age | Gender | Knowledge Score | Knowledge Category |
| P001 | 17 | Male | 12 | Good | P061 | 16 | Male | 10 | Average |
| P002 | 18 | Male | 9 | Average | P062 | 18 | Female | 7 | Poor |
| P003 | 16 | Male | 7 | Poor | P063 | 17 | Female | 11 | Good |
| P004 | 17 | Female | 10 | Average | P064 | 16 | Male | 9 | Average |
| P005 | 18 | Female | 14 | Good | P065 | 18 | Male | 15 | Good |
| P006 | 16 | Male | 8 | Average | P066 | 17 | Female | 8 | Average |
| P007 | 17 | Female | 5 | Poor | P067 | 16 | Female | 6 | Poor |
| P008 | 18 | Male | 11 | Good | P068 | 18 | Male | 13 | Good |
| P009 | 17 | Male | 9 | Average | P069 | 17 | Male | 10 | Average |
| P010 | 16 | Female | 13 | Good | P070 | 16 | Female | 9 | Average |
| P011 | 18 | Female | 6 | Poor | P071 | 18 | Female | 3 | Poor |
| P012 | 17 | Male | 10 | Average | P072 | 17 | Male | 14 | Good |
| P013 | 16 | Male | 15 | Good | P073 | 16 | Male | 11 | Good |
| P014 | 18 | Female | 8 | Average | P074 | 18 | Female | 8 | Average |
| P015 | 17 | Female | 9 | Average | P075 | 17 | Female | 10 | Average |
| P016 | 16 | Male | 4 | Poor | P076 | 16 | Male | 5 | Poor |
| P017 | 18 | Male | 12 | Good | P077 | 18 | Male | 12 | Good |
| P018 | 17 | Female | 11 | Good | P078 | 17 | Female | 9 | Average |
| P019 | 16 | Female | 7 | Poor | P079 | 16 | Female | 7 | Poor |
| P020 | 18 | Male | 10 | Average | P080 | 18 | Male | 15 | Good |
| P021 | 17 | Male | 9 | Average | P081 | 17 | Male | 10 | Average |
| P022 | 16 | Female | 14 | Good | P082 | 16 | Female | 11 | Good |
| P023 | 18 | Female | 8 | Average | P083 | 18 | Female | 8 | Average |
| P024 | 17 | Male | 3 | Poor | P084 | 17 | Male | 4 | Poor |
| P025 | 16 | Male | 13 | Good | P085 | 16 | Male | 13 | Good |
| P026 | 18 | Female | 10 | Average | P086 | 18 | Female | 9 | Average |
| P027 | 17 | Female | 9 | Average | P087 | 17 | Female | 12 | Good |
| P028 | 16 | Male | 6 | Poor | P088 | 16 | Male | 10 | Average |
| P029 | 18 | Male | 11 | Good | P089 | 18 | Male | 6 | Poor |
| P030 | 17 | Female | 15 | Good | P090 | 17 | Female | 14 | Good |
| P031 | 16 | Female | 8 | Average | P091 | 16 | Female | 8 | Average |
| P032 | 18 | Male | 9 | Average | P092 | 18 | Male | 9 | Average |
| P033 | 17 | Male | 5 | Poor | P093 | 17 | Male | 2 | Poor |
| P034 | 16 | Female | 12 | Good | P094 | 16 | Female | 11 | Good |
| P035 | 18 | Female | 10 | Average | P095 | 18 | Female | 10 | Average |
| P036 | 17 | Male | 7 | Poor | P096 | 17 | Male | 7 | Poor |
| P037 | 16 | Male | 14 | Good | P097 | 16 | Male | 15 | Good |
| P038 | 18 | Female | 9 | Average | P098 | 18 | Female | 9 | Average |
| P039 | 17 | Female | 11 | Good | P099 | 17 | Female | 13 | Good |
| P040 | 16 | Male | 8 | Average | P100 | 16 | Male | 8 | Average |
| P041 | 18 | Male | 2 | Poor | P101 | 18 | Male | 5 | Poor |
| P042 | 17 | Female | 13 | Good | P102 | 17 | Female | 12 | Good |
| P043 | 16 | Female | 10 | Average | P103 | 16 | Female | 10 | Average |
| P044 | 18 | Male | 9 | Average | P104 | 18 | Male | 11 | Good |
| P045 | 17 | Male | 6 | Poor | P105 | 17 | Male | 9 | Average |
| P046 | 16 | Female | 12 | Good | P106 | 16 | Female | 4 | Poor |
| P047 | 18 | Female | 8 | Average | P107 | 18 | Female | 14 | Good |
| P048 | 17 | Male | 10 | Average | P108 | 17 | Male | 10 | Average |
| P049 | 16 | Male | 15 | Good | P109 | 16 | Male | 8 | Average |
| P050 | 18 | Female | 7 | Poor | P110 | 18 | Female | 6 | Poor |
| P051 | 17 | Female | 11 | Good | P111 | 17 | Female | 13 | Good |
| P052 | 16 | Male | 9 | Average | P112 | 16 | Female | 9 | Average |
| P053 | 18 | Male | 4 | Poor | P113 | 18 | Male | 15 | Good |
| P054 | 17 | Female | 14 | Good | P114 | 17 | Male | 7 | Poor |
| P055 | 16 | Female | 10 | Average | P115 | 16 | Female | 11 | Good |
| P056 | 18 | Male | 8 | Average | P116 | 18 | Female | 10 | Average |
| P057 | 17 | Male | 9 | Average | P117 | 17 | Male | 9 | Average |
| P058 | 16 | Female | 13 | Good | P118 | 16 | Male | 3 | Poor |
| P059 | 18 | Female | 5 | Poor | P119 | 18 | Female | 12 | Good |
| P060 | 17 | Male | 12 | Good | P120 | 17 | Female | 8 | Average |
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Annexure B
Supporting data for Table 2.
| Participant ID | Age | Gender | Score | Participant ID | Age | Gender | Score |
| P001 | 17 | M | 14 | P061 | 18 | F | 9 |
| P002 | 18 | M | 13 | P062 | 17 | M | 10 |
| P003 | 16 | M | 15 | P063 | 16 | F | 8 |
| P004 | 17 | F | 12 | P064 | 18 | M | 9 |
| P005 | 18 | F | 14 | P065 | 17 | F | 10 |
| P006 | 16 | M | 13 | P066 | 16 | M | 8 |
| P007 | 17 | F | 11 | P067 | 18 | F | 9 |
| P008 | 18 | M | 12 | P068 | 17 | M | 10 |
| P009 | 17 | M | 13 | P069 | 16 | F | 8 |
| P010 | 16 | F | 14 | P070 | 18 | M | 9 |
| P011 | 18 | F | 12 | P071 | 17 | F | 10 |
| P012 | 17 | M | 13 | P072 | 16 | M | 8 |
| P013 | 16 | M | 15 | P073 | 18 | F | 9 |
| P014 | 18 | F | 11 | P074 | 17 | M | 10 |
| P015 | 17 | F | 12 | P075 | 16 | F | 8 |
| P016 | 16 | M | 14 | P076 | 18 | M | 9 |
| P017 | 18 | M | 13 | P077 | 17 | F | 10 |
| P018 | 17 | F | 12 | P078 | 16 | M | 8 |
| P019 | 16 | F | 11 | P079 | 18 | F | 9 |
| P020 | 18 | M | 13 | P080 | 17 | M | 10 |
| P021 | 17 | M | 14 | P081 | 16 | F | 8 |
| P022 | 16 | F | 12 | P082 | 18 | M | 9 |
| P023 | 18 | F | 13 | P083 | 17 | F | 10 |
| P024 | 17 | M | 11 | P084 | 16 | M | 8 |
| P025 | 16 | M | 15 | P085 | 18 | F | 9 |
| P026 | 18 | F | 12 | P086 | 17 | M | 10 |
| P027 | 17 | F | 13 | P087 | 16 | F | 8 |
| P028 | 16 | M | 14 | P088 | 18 | M | 9 |
| P029 | 18 | M | 12 | P089 | 17 | F | 10 |
| P030 | 17 | F | 13 | P090 | 16 | M | 8 |
| P031 | 16 | F | 11 | P091 | 18 | F | 9 |
| P032 | 18 | M | 14 | P092 | 17 | M | 10 |
| P033 | 17 | M | 12 | P093 | 16 | F | 8 |
| P034 | 16 | F | 13 | P094 | 18 | M | 9 |
| P035 | 18 | F | 11 | P095 | 17 | F | 10 |
| P036 | 17 | M | 14 | P096 | 16 | M | 8 |
| P037 | 16 | M | 13 | P097 | 18 | F | 9 |
| P038 | 18 | F | 12 | P098 | 17 | M | 5 |
| P039 | 17 | F | 15 | P099 | 16 | F | 6 |
| P040 | 16 | M | 11 | P100 | 18 | M | 4 |
| P041 | 18 | M | 13 | P101 | 17 | F | 7 |
| P042 | 17 | F | 12 | P102 | 16 | M | 5 |
| P043 | 16 | F | 14 | P103 | 18 | F | 6 |
| P044 | 18 | M | 13 | P104 | 17 | M | 3 |
| P045 | 17 | M | 12 | P105 | 16 | F | 7 |
| P046 | 18 | F | 9 | P106 | 18 | M | 4 |
| P047 | 17 | M | 10 | P107 | 17 | F | 6 |
| P048 | 16 | M | 8 | P108 | 16 | M | 5 |
| P049 | 18 | F | 9 | P109 | 18 | F | 7 |
| P050 | 17 | F | 10 | P110 | 17 | M | 2 |
| P051 | 16 | M | 8 | P111 | 16 | F | 6 |
| P052 | 18 | M | 9 | P112 | 18 | M | 5 |
| P053 | 17 | F | 10 | P113 | 17 | F | 7 |
| P054 | 16 | F | 8 | P114 | 16 | M | 3 |
| P055 | 18 | M | 9 | P115 | 18 | F | 6 |
| P056 | 17 | M | 10 | P116 | 17 | M | 5 |
| P057 | 16 | F | 8 | P117 | 16 | F | 7 |
| P058 | 18 | M | 9 | P118 | 18 | M | 2 |
| P059 | 17 | F | 10 | P119 | 17 | F | 6 |
| P060 | 16 | M | 8 | P120 | 16 | M | 5 |
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Annexure C
Supporting data for Table 3.
| Participant ID | Age | Gender | Score | Participant ID | Age | Gender | Score |
| P001 | 17 | M | 14 | P061 | 18 | F | 9 |
| P002 | 18 | M | 13 | P062 | 17 | M | 10 |
| P003 | 16 | M | 15 | P063 | 16 | F | 8 |
| P004 | 17 | F | 12 | P064 | 18 | M | 9 |
| P005 | 18 | F | 14 | P065 | 17 | F | 10 |
| P006 | 16 | M | 13 | P066 | 16 | M | 8 |
| P007 | 17 | F | 11 | P067 | 18 | F | 9 |
| P008 | 18 | M | 12 | P068 | 17 | M | 10 |
| P009 | 17 | M | 13 | P069 | 16 | F | 8 |
| P010 | 16 | F | 14 | P070 | 18 | M | 9 |
| P011 | 18 | F | 12 | P071 | 17 | F | 10 |
| P012 | 17 | M | 13 | P072 | 16 | M | 8 |
| P013 | 16 | M | 15 | P073 | 18 | F | 9 |
| P014 | 18 | F | 11 | P074 | 17 | M | 10 |
| P015 | 17 | F | 12 | P075 | 16 | F | 8 |
| P016 | 16 | M | 14 | P076 | 18 | M | 9 |
| P017 | 18 | M | 13 | P077 | 17 | F | 10 |
| P018 | 17 | F | 12 | P078 | 16 | M | 8 |
| P019 | 16 | F | 11 | P079 | 18 | F | 9 |
| P020 | 18 | M | 13 | P080 | 17 | M | 10 |
| P021 | 17 | M | 14 | P081 | 16 | F | 8 |
| P022 | 16 | F | 12 | P082 | 18 | M | 9 |
| P023 | 18 | F | 13 | P083 | 17 | F | 10 |
| P024 | 17 | M | 11 | P084 | 16 | M | 8 |
| P025 | 16 | M | 15 | P085 | 18 | F | 9 |
| P026 | 18 | F | 12 | P086 | 17 | M | 10 |
| P027 | 17 | F | 13 | P087 | 16 | F | 8 |
| P028 | 16 | M | 14 | P088 | 18 | M | 9 |
| P029 | 18 | M | 12 | P089 | 17 | F | 10 |
| P030 | 17 | F | 13 | P090 | 16 | M | 8 |
| P031 | 16 | F | 11 | P091 | 18 | F | 9 |
| P032 | 18 | M | 14 | P092 | 17 | M | 10 |
| P033 | 17 | M | 12 | P093 | 16 | F | 8 |
| P034 | 16 | F | 13 | P094 | 18 | M | 9 |
| P035 | 18 | F | 11 | P095 | 17 | F | 10 |
| P036 | 17 | M | 14 | P096 | 16 | M | 8 |
| P037 | 16 | M | 13 | P097 | 18 | F | 9 |
| P038 | 18 | F | 12 | P098 | 17 | M | 5 |
| P039 | 17 | F | 15 | P099 | 16 | F | 6 |
| P040 | 16 | M | 11 | P100 | 18 | M | 4 |
| P041 | 18 | M | 13 | P101 | 17 | F | 7 |
| P042 | 17 | F | 12 | P102 | 16 | M | 5 |
| P043 | 16 | F | 14 | P103 | 18 | F | 6 |
| P044 | 18 | M | 13 | P104 | 17 | M | 3 |
| P045 | 17 | M | 12 | P105 | 16 | F | 7 |
| P046 | 18 | F | 9 | P106 | 18 | M | 4 |
| P047 | 17 | M | 10 | P107 | 17 | F | 6 |
| P048 | 16 | M | 8 | P108 | 16 | M | 5 |
| P049 | 18 | F | 9 | P109 | 18 | F | 7 |
| P050 | 17 | F | 10 | P110 | 17 | M | 2 |
| P051 | 16 | M | 8 | P111 | 16 | F | 6 |
| P052 | 18 | M | 9 | P112 | 18 | M | 5 |
| P053 | 17 | F | 10 | P113 | 17 | F | 7 |
| P054 | 16 | F | 8 | P114 | 16 | M | 3 |
| P055 | 18 | M | 9 | P115 | 18 | F | 6 |
| P056 | 17 | M | 10 | P116 | 17 | M | 5 |
| P057 | 16 | F | 8 | P117 | 16 | F | 7 |
| P058 | 18 | M | 9 | P118 | 18 | M | 2 |
| P059 | 17 | F | 10 | P119 | 17 | F | 6 |
| P060 | 16 | M | 8 | P120 | 16 | M | 5 |
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