Structured Knowledge Questionnaire Research Articles

Impact of an educational intervention on water, sanitation and hygiene knowledge, attitudes, and practices in early childhood development centres in low-socio-economic areas in the Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa.

Good water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) enhance healthy living and safe environments for child development. The study aimed to evaluate the impact of an educational intervention on WASH status, knowledge, attitudes and practices in early child development (ECD) centres in low socio-economic areas in the Nelson Mandela Bay in 2021. This quasi-experimental, one group, pre-post-test study elicited responses from 51 ECD practitioners (1 per ECD centre). Telephonic structured knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) questionnaires were used. KAP was good among participants. The educational intervention significantly improved mean knowledge (p<0.001, 95% CI: 0.58-1.11) attitudes (p<0.001, 95% CI: 0.39-0.67) and practices (p = 0.001, 95% CI: 0.20-0.74). WASH knowledge was significantly impacted by toilet facilities ventilation status (p = 0.083) while WASH attitudes scores were significantly impacted by ventilation where the potties are kept (p = 0.041). WASH practice scores were significantly impacted by across the bush/field (no facility) (p = 0.021) and plastic potties usage (p = 0.057). The educational intervention significantly improved WASH-related knowledge, attitudes, and practices among ECD practitioners. WASH conditions in the ECD centres in the study area require additional interventions targeted to sustainable strategies to enhance behavioural modifications for acceptability and sustainability of intervention strategies.

Understanding the Right to Development among the People of Noida, Uttar Pradesh: A Case Study

Background: The exercise of a people's innate right to complete sovereignty over all of their natural resources and riches is included in the full realization of their right to self-determination, which is encompassed by the human right to development. It allows all people and communities to fully realize their basic freedoms and human rights by allowing them to engage in, contribute to, and benefit from advancements in the fields of economics, society, culture, and politics. Aim: This study aims to assess the understanding of the right to development as a human right among the people. Materials and Methods: A quantitative approach is employed in this research study to assess the understanding of the right to development as human rights. A descriptive survey research design with a sample size of 60, selected through purposive sampling based on specific inclusion and exclusion criteria, is utilized. Data is collected using a structured knowledge questionnaire and analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The study evaluates the knowledge of the understanding of the right to development as human rights among the people of Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The analysis of knowledge levels is based on different demographic factors. Among the general population, 36 (60%) had average knowledge, 22 (36.7%) had good knowledge, and 2 (3.3%) had poor knowledge. The socio-demographic variable of educational status of the general population showed a statistically significant association with the knowledge level of understanding the right to development as human rights, while age, gender, and occupational status were not statistically significant (p &lt; 0.05).

Awareness on Respectful Maternity Care: A Cross Sectional Study among Nurses

Maternal health refers to the health and well-being of women during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum period. Respectful maternity care is an important aspect of promoting positive birth experiences, reducing maternal mortality and morbidity, and improving overall maternal and newborn health outcomes. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted to assess the awareness on Respectful Maternity Care among 60 nurses from maternity centres who were selected by consecutive sampling technique. The data was collected using pretested and validated tools such as background variables proforma of nurses and structured knowledge questionnaire on Respectful Maternity Care during labour through self-administration method. Results: The findings of the study revealed that 91.6% of the nurses were in the category of needs improvement regarding the awareness on respectful maternity care, the global mean awareness score was 8.20/25 ± 1.73 (32.8%) and there was a significant association between the number of children and awareness on respectful maternity care during labour at P &lt; 0.05. Conclusion: Health care professionals including nurses play vital role in the implementation of respectful maternity care practices to ensure that all women receive high-quality and dignified care during labour.

Knowledge regarding dental fluorosis among middle school children’s of Nelamangla town, Bengaluru, India: a pre-experimental study

Knowledge regarding dental fluorosis among middle school children’s of Nelamangla town, Bengaluru, India: a pre-experimental study

Knowledge regarding identification and management of hypoglycemia among patients with diabetes mellitus in selected community of Bellary district

Knowledge regarding identification and management of hypoglycemia among patients with diabetes mellitus in selected community of Bellary district

Knowledge and Attitude Regarding the Impact of Video Games among Parents of School Going Children in Selected Urban Areas of Guwahati, Kamrup (M), Assam with a View to Develop an Information Booklet: a Descriptive Study

Video game culture is a worldwide new media subculture formed around video games and game playing.(1) Adolescents and children are the group of people who are mostly engrossed to video games in society. The vulnerability of these groups especially children is prominent, as they are at such crucial stages in their development that they are highly influenced by their environment.(2) The COVID-19 pandemic during 2020-2021 gave further visibility to video games as a timepass to enjoy with friends and family online as a means of social distancing.(1) The present study was conducted with the aim of finding out the knowledge and attitude regarding the impact of video games among parents of school going children in selected urban areas of Guwahati, Kamrup (M), Assam and is there any correlation between knowledge and attitude. Quantitative research approach and descriptive research design was used in the study. Non-probability purposive sampling technique was used to select 120 samples. The study was conducted in selected urban areas of Guwahati, Kamrup (M), Assam who fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The tools used for the study were structured knowledge questionnaire and 5 point Likert Scale to assess the level of knowledge and attitude regarding the impact of video games. The analysis revealed that overall majority i.e. 80% had moderate knowledge, 14.17% had adequate knowledge and 5.83% had inadequate knowledge regarding the impact of video games. With respect to attitude majority 65.83% had desirable attitude, 34.17% had moderately desirable attitude regarding the impact of video games and there was a moderately positive correlation between knowledge and attitude.

To Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding the Prevention of Urinary Tract Infection among Adolescent Girls

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is common affecting throughout their life. It occurs in all populations from neonates to geriatric patients but it has a particular impact on females of all ages especially during the adolescent period. UTIs are much more common in adults than in children but about 1-2% of children do get UTIs. A short urethra in women is mostly responsible for the high incidence of UTI among them. This study examines the effectiveness of structured teaching programs in the prevention of UTI among adolescent girls. The objectives of the study were, to identify the knowledge regarding the prevention of UTI among adolescent girls, to provide &amp; evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programs on the prevention of UTI among adolescent girls &amp; to determine the association between knowledge regarding the prevention of UTI among adolescent girls and selected demographic variables. This study was conducted at Nehru College of Nursing Panyoor post-Vaniyamkulam. The research design adopted for the study was a pre-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design. A sample of 40 students in the age group of thirteen to nineteen years was selected conveniently for the study. The data was collected by using a socio-demographic profile and a structured knowledge questionnaire regarding UTI following which, a planned teaching program on “prevention of UTI” was administered to adolescent girls on the second day. In the pretest score, about of sample 15% had good knowledge in pretest, 75% had average knowledge, and 10% had poor knowledge. After the teaching program (posttest) 87.5% had good knowledge and 12.5% had average knowledge. The previous episodes of UTI and previous knowledge regarding UTI are significant. As it is a problem focused on adolescent girls might support reducing the occurrence of UTIs.

Knowledge regarding disaster preparedness among nursing interns undergoing clinical training at R.L. Jalappa Hospital and Research Center. Kolar, to develop information handout

The study was to understand knowledge regarding disaster preparedness among nursing interns and to determine the association between the knowledge scores with socio demographic variables. A descriptive survey design was adopted by using Purposive Sampling techniques among 75 Nursing Interns and collected data using structured knowledge questionnaire was used to collect the data based on expert’s validation and inclusion criteria of the study. The study highlighted that majority 58.66% (44) of the samples belongs to moderate knowledge and 38.6% (29) samples belongs to inadequate knowledge, 2.66% (2) samples belong to adequate knowledge. There are many studies conducted which supporting to the study. Finally, the researchers concluded the findings of the study clearly showed that there was Moderate Knowledge on disaster preparedness among nursing interns, thus study recommended to conduct seminar and simulation training programme to the nursing interns on current practice to save the lives of the nation through disaster preparedness.

A Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Selected Behavioural Problems among Under Five Children Mothers in Selected Urban Areas of Amritsar, Punjab with a View to Develop an Informational Booklet

The Present study was focus on the assessment of the knowledge regarding selected behavioural problems among the under five children mothers. A descriptive non experimental study was carried out in selected urban area of Amritsar, Punjab. A total 100 mothers of 20-40 year age group of under five children were selected by adopting the non-probability purposive sampling techniques. Structured knowledge Questionnaire was framed to assess the behavioural problems. The finding of the study revealed that that 63.33% of parents had low knowledge followed by average knowledge (20.43%), high knowledge (19.24%). The study concluded that counselling is needed for the parent and an informational booklet was developing based on learning need of mothers.

EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAM ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING CYBERBULLYING AMONG 3RD YEAR B.SC. NURSING STUDENTS

Background of the study: This present study was done under the topic A study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge regarding Cyberbullying among 3nd year B.Sc. Nursing students studying at SCPM College of nursing and paramedical sciences, Gonda. Methods: A Pre-experimental one group pretest posttest design was adopted for this study. 30 B.Sc. nursing students were selected as samples using Non probability purposive sampling technique. Socio demographic variables, Structured knowledge questionnaire were used as tools to assess the knowledge. Results: In pretest, 80.0% of the samples had inadequate knowledge score, 20.00% of them had moderate level of knowledge score and none of them had adequate knowledge score regarding Cyber bullying. Whereas in posttest, none of them had inadequate level knowledge score, 26.67% of them had moderate level of knowledge score and 73.33% of them are had adequate level of knowledge score regarding Cyber bullying. Statistically there was a significant difference between pretest and post-test knowledge score regarding cyber-bullying at the level of P&lt; 0.001. Conclusion: This study concluded that structured teaching program was found to be an effective teaching strategy in improving knowledge of nursing students regarding cyber bullying.

EFFECTIVENESS OF CAREGIVER MEDIATED PSYCHOSOCIAL INTERVENTIONS ON KNOWLEDGE, COPING OF CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER AT SELECTED SETTINGS

Background: In India, prevalence of ADHD among adolescents is 7.1%. The prevalence of ADHD range for children aged 8-15 years was between 7.6% to 15%. There is a need to improve the knowledge and coping of the caregivers of children with ADHD, in order to enhance the level of knowledge on ADHD in caregivers and to promote the coping strategies of caregivers of children with ADHD. Aim and objective: To assess the effectiveness of the caregiver mediated psychosocial intervention on knowledge and coping of the caregivers of children with ADHD Materials and Methods: A quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental non-equivalent control group design was chosen for the study involving 30 caregivers who were selected using a non-probability purposive sampling technique. A structured knowledge questionnaire and Cravers brief cope inventory was used as the data collection tool. Results: It was revealed that in experimental group, the overall mean knowledge score of caregivers in pre-test was 6.80 knowledge and it was 11.20 in post-test with the mean difference of 4.40 and t value was found to be 7.06, which showed high statistical significance. In experimental group the overall mean coping score of caregivers, in pre-test was 60.33 and it was 82.20 in post-test with the mean difference of 21.87 and t value was found to be 14.97, which showed high statistical significance. Conclusion: The study concluded that the caregiver mediated psychosocial intervention was effective in enhancing knowledge and increasing the effective coping among caregivers of children with ADHD.

Knowledge regarding immunization among mothers of under-five children in Uttarakhand

Background: Immunization is one of the most impactful and cost-effective health investments globally that helps in reducing the burden of infectious diseases keeping children safe. Mothers are the major role players with regard to their children’s immunization. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to assess knowledge regarding immunization among mothers of under-five children in the Doiwala block of Dehradun, Uttarakhand. A total of one hundred mothers of under-five children were conveniently selected through door-to-door survey. A structured knowledge questionnaire on under-five immunization was administered through the interview technique to assess the knowledge of the mothers. Results: Among 100 mothers of under-five children 13% had poor knowledge, 63% had average knowledge and 24% had good knowledge regarding under-five immunization. There was significant association between age, education status and socioeconomic status of mothers with knowledge score regarding under-five immunization. Conclusions: There is a strong need to increase awareness and knowledge about immunization among children; its benefits and importance. There is also a need to educate people especially mothers regarding harmful consequences of incomplete immunization of children.

Effectiveness of Patient Rights Education Program on Knowledge among Nurses in a Selected Hospital at Mangalore

Abstract Background Patient rights are basic rules of conduct between patients, medical care providers, and the institutions and the people supporting them. Patient Right Education program provides an opportunity to improve nurses knowledge about patient rights. It fosters communication between patients and nurses, which helps achieve patient satisfaction and reduce the number of violations cases of patient's rights in the hospital. This study aims to find the effectiveness of patient rights education programs among nurses. Materials and Methods A quasiexperimental approach and one group pretest posttest design were adopted for this study. One hundred subjects were selected through a convenient sampling technique in the selected tertiary Hospital, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India. A pretest was conducted on the first day using a structured knowledge questionnaire, and the patient rights education program was conducted for the participants on the same day. The posttest was conducted on the 7th day after the education program. Results Among 100 nurses, the posttest knowledge score (9.67 + 1.67) regarding patients' rights was more than the pretest knowledge (7.43 + 1.67) score. The paired t-test showed that the calculated p-value was 19.381, more than the t ab value of 1.98. Hence, it was found that the program effectively improved the knowledge by showing the difference in mean knowledge score at a 5% significance level. For item-wise comparison, McNemar's test was used, and there was an improvement in 50% of patient rights items. Conclusion This study concluded that nurses need a proper awareness system about patient rights for nurses in hospital settings.

Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Anorexia Nervosa among Adolescent Girls at Alshifa College of Nursing

Introduction and Background of the study: Anorexia Nervosa is defined as an eating disorder causing people to obsess about weight and what they eat. Aim: The study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding eating disorders among adolescent girls. Material and Methods: A quasi-experimental one group pre-test post-test research design was adopted on 60 students by using convenient sampling technique. A self-administered structured knowledge questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge followed by structured teaching programme. The analysis of data was computed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Result: In pre-test adolescent girls had poor knowledge score that is 17 (28%) and only 42(70%) adolescent girls showing moderate knowledge score and 1 (2%) adolescent girls are having good knowledge score. In post-test the majority of adolescent girls in post-test had good knowledge score that is 50(90%)) and 10(18%) adolescent girls showing average knowledge score. No samples are having poor knowledge score. Conclusion: It was concluded that post-test scores were more as compare to pre-test score thus adolescent girls has good knowledge score, thus the present study suggested that structured teaching programme on eating disorders was successful in gaining the knowledge of adolescent girls.

Knowledge, attitudes and demographic effect on menopausal experiences among Indian rural women.

The menopausal experiences of women in selected rural areas of Visnagar, addressing a research gap within cultural and socio-economic landscapes is of interest. The global aging trend was reflected in the 26% representation of women aged 50 and over in the study. Employing a cross-sectional design, 200 menopausal women were sampled through stratified random sampling, emphasizing demographic diversity. Results from a structured Knowledge Questionnaire and a Likert Scale for Attitude revealed that women generally possessed commendable knowledge (mean score 10.94) and positive attitudes (mean score 28.66) toward menopause. Significant associations between age, education, occupation, and income with knowledge and attitudes were uncovered through chi-square tests. This study underscored the need for tailored interventions in rural settings, considering the influence of cultural, regional, and demographic factors on menopausal experiences. The findings contributed to bridging the research gap and emphasized the importance of individualized approaches for promoting the well-being of menopausal women in rural communities.

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Self Instructional Module on Knowledge Regarding Respiratory Viral Diseases and Its Prevention among Adolescents in Selected Schools at Perinthalmanna

Introduction: Respiratory viral diseases are disease of respiratory system caused by respiratory viruses. Respiratory viruses are the most frequent causative agents of diseases in humans with significant impact on morbidity and mortality worldwide. In present study we assessed the effectiveness of self-instructional module on knowledge regarding respiratory viral diseases and its prevention among adolescents in selected schools at Perinthalmanna. Methodology: Quantitative one group pre-test post-test approach was used in this study. 60 samples were selected by using non probability convenient sampling technique. Structured knowledge questionnaire including demographic variables was used for the study. Result: Pre-test result shows that 29(48.33%) of adolescents had good knowledge, 27(45%) of adolescents had average knowledge and 4(6.67%) of adolescents had poor knowledge. Post-test knowledge shows that 38(63.34%) had excellent knowledge, 20(33.33%) had good knowledge, 2(3.33%) had average knowledge and none of the adolescent had poor knowledge. The effectiveness of self-instructional module was assessed by paired ‘t’ test. The calculated value was (t=19.3047) higher than the table value (t59=2.0010), it shows the self-instructional module was effective. There was no association between pre-test knowledge score of adolescents with selected demographic variables such as age, gender, class, religion, education of mother, education of father, occupation of father, occupation of mother. There was a significant association found between pretest knowledge score of adolescents with values of previous source of knowledge. The mean post-test score (15.03) was higher than the mean pre-test knowledge score (9.17). Conclusion: The present study revealed that the self-instructional module was effective as it improved the knowledge level of post-test.

Breastfeeding Empowerment Programme (BEP) on Knowledge, Self Confidence and Practice among Primiparous Mothers

Background: Implementing a Breastfeeding Empowerment Program targeting three key domains in first-time mothers has proven advantageous for both the mother and the infant. Engaging in breastfeeding contributes to maternal and child health well-being while fostering economic development by reducing child mortality rates and boosting cognitive development in children. Methodology: A quasi-experimental design following a post-test-only control group approach, employing a quantitative evaluative method, was utilised for this study. Information was gathered from 40 first-time mothers through purposive sampling, using a structured knowledge questionnaire, a modified self confidence scale, and a structured practice checklist to evaluate breastfeeding proficiency. The collected data underwent analysis and interpretation using descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Results: The results indicated a high level of effectiveness in the breastfeeding empowerment program for first-time mothers. The research suggests the importance of implementing awareness initiatives targeted at primiparous mothers to encourage successful exclusive breastfeeding for their newborns. Conclusion: The study confirms the positive impact of the Breastfeeding Empowerment Programme (BEP) on primiparous mothers' breastfeeding knowledge and practices. There is a critical need for widespread awareness about exclusive breastfeeding, starting from antenatal visits, to improve outcomes for first-time mothers.

Knowledge of caretakers regarding management of patients diagnosed with Type II diabetes mellitus admitted in selected hospital, Kolar

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease, involving inappropriately elevated blood glucose levels. Patients are discharged from hospitals and rehabilitation centers in the continuum of care than ever before. It’s been the vital role of home health care nurses is increasingly important as patients are discharged from hospitals and rehabilitation centers early in the course of illness and require more sophisticated nursing management at home. The study aimed to understand the Knowledge of Caretakers regarding the Management of patients Diagnosed with Type II Diabetes Mellitus by using a Structured Knowledge Questionnaire. A descriptive survey design was adopted among 70 caretakers at R.L. Jalappa hospital &amp; Research center by using a purposive sampling technique. After obtaining the IEC clearance and permission from the concerned authorities followed by data collection carried out by using validated structured Knowledge questionnaire. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 20.0 descriptive statistics &amp; inferential statistics such as frequency, percentage and chi-square.The study results revealed that,90.4% of caretakers had inadequate knowledge and remaining with moderate knowledge with 9.6% and none of them found to have adequate knowledge. There was found no significant association between the knowledge and selected socio demographic variables. Therefore the study highlighted that, it’s a significant to emphasize the awareness regarding management of patients diagnosed with Type II Diabetes mellitus and to enhance the knowledge of caretakers.

An Experimental Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of PTP on Attitude of Adolescents Regarding Effects of Smoking and Smokeless Tobacco Use and it’s Health Hazards Among Students in Selected High School in Dewas

Adolescence represents a period of substantial growth and potential, yet it is simultaneously a phase of considerable vulnerability. Many young people during this stage encounter temptations to engage in behaviors such as alcohol and drug use, smoking, and early sexual activity, which can lead to a higher likelihood of intentional harm and sexually transmitted infections. In the university setting, a deeper understanding and observation of the impact of tobacco-related illnesses, combined with exposure to more rigorous anti-smoking environments, can gradually lead to behavioral shifts regarding tobacco consumption among young people. This study was conducted to assess the attitude level of adolescent regarding effect of smoking and Smokeless Tobacco use and it’s Health Hazards and find out the association between attitudes level of adolescents with selected demographic variable. Method: The sample was selected for the study includes 60 college students. Evaluate approach and simple random sampling method was used to select the sample. The reliability of the tool was established and the data was collected by using structured knowledge questionnaire, based on demographic data, 20 items on attitude scale. Likert scale was used to assess the attitude score. Result: Adolescents showed that 18.3% of Adolescents had a positive attitude in the pre-test. And 65.0% of them have a moderately favorable Attitude and 16.7% has an Un-favorable attitude. In the post-test, 73.30% of students had an adequate favorable attitude, and 26.7% of them had a moderately favorable attitude and none of them have an unfavorable attitude. The contrast between pre-test and post-test attitude was computed by utilizing student paired t-test and the value is t=17.56 with the degree of freedom df=58 at p&lt;0.05 level of significance. Conclusion: Planned teaching Programme was found to be a very effective method of enhancing favourable attitude regarding effects of smoking and smokeless tobacco .......

A Study to Assess the Prevalence and Knowledge of Ill Effects of Air Pollution among Merchants at Angadipuram Panchayat with a View to Develop an Information Booklet

The present study was conducted to assess the prevalence and knowledge of ill effects of air pollution among merchants at Angadipuram panchayat with a view to develop an information booklet. Assess the prevalence and knowledge of ill effects of air pollution among merchants, find out the association between knowledge of ill effects of air pollution and selected demographic variables.Quantitative approach was adopted for this study. Descriptive survey design was applied to 100 samples of merchants from Angadipuram Panchayat was selected by using convenient sampling techniques. Tools used for data collection was structured knowledge questionnaire and checklist. An information booklet was provided to the samples after completing the test. Data were analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings of the study were among 100 samples, 78% of samples have average knowledge, 6% had good knowledge, and 16% have poor knowledge on ill effects of air pollution. There was no association between knowledge scores of merchants at Angadipuram panchayat with selected demographic variables such as age, gender, type of shop, year of experience and distance of shop from road. Prevalence rate of ill effects of air pollution among 79% of merchants have mild ill effects of air pollution, 18% have moderate level and only 3% have severe ill effects of air pollution.