Structured Knowledge Questionnaire Research Articles

Effect of Structured Teaching and Demonstration on Knowledge regarding Basic Life Support among Higher Secondary Students

The present study was aimed to assess the effect of structured teaching and demonstration on knowledge regarding Basic Life Support among higher secondary students in selected school of Kottayam. The objectives of the study were to assess the knowledge of higher Secondary students regarding Basic Life Support, determine the effect of structured teaching and demonstration programme on knowledge of higher secondary students regarding Basic Life Support and find the association between pretest knowledge of higher secondary students regarding Basic Life Support with selected socio-personnel variables. The study was conducted among 30 higher secondary students of M T Seminary Higher Secondary School, Kottayam. One group pre test and post test research design was used and subjects were selected by purposive sampling. The Socio-personal variables were used to assess the sample characteristics and structured knowledge questionnaire to assess the level of knowledge regarding Basic life Support. After the pre-test on the same day a structure teaching and demonstration was delivered and the post test was conducted on the seventh day using the same tools. The data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study revealed that the average pretest and post-test knowledge score was 11.4 and 20.9 respectively. The teaching programme was found to be effective in improving the knowledge (t = 13.69p< 0.05) regarding Basic Life Support. There was no significant association between pre-test knowledge of higher secondary students regarding Basic Life Support and socio personal variables. Hence the study concluded that the knowledge regarding Basic Life Support among higher Secondary students could be improved by structured teaching and demonstration.

A study to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding handwashing during covid-19 pandemic among ASHA workers working under RHTC Najafgarh, Delhi, NCR

Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) a pandemic. Hand hygiene is a highly cost-effective investment, providing outsized health benefits for relatively little cost; truly a ‘no-regrets’ investment. In this study researcher want to assess the knowledge, practice and attitude of ASHA workers regarding hand washing during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: In this study interpretation of data collected from 100 ASHA workers through a structured knowledge questionnaire to assess the knowledge and Likert scale to assess the attitude and practice regarding hand washing during Covid-19 pandemic among ASHA workers. The non- probability, convenient sampling technique was used to select samples. Results: The results showed that (66%) of ASHA workers had average knowledge, the remaining (31%) had good knowledge, (3%) had poor knowledge. Conclusions: The study reveals the level of knowledge, attitude and practice of ASHA worker regarding hand washing during covid 19 pandemic was average. It suggests a need for improvement of hand hygiene practices and knowledge among health professional working under covid 19 pandemic.

A-Quasi Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching Programme on Knowledge regarding MTP among the Reproductive age group women (18-45years) in a selected area of District Chamba Himachal Pradesh

Background: -MTP is also called the medical termination of pregnancy. MTP is the safe legal procedure for abortion performed by the qualified registered medical practitioner in a approved hospital. The aim of the study was to improve the knowledge of the reproductive age group women (18-45years) regarding the Medical Termination of pregnancy (MTP). A Quantitative research was used to assess the effectiveness of video assisted teaching programme related to knowledge regarding the Medical Termination of pregnancy (MTP) among reproductive age group women (18-45years). The non- probability purposive sampling technique was used to select 60 women of reproductive age group (18-45years) in selected area of district Chamba, Himachal Pradesh. A semi structured knowledge questionnaire was used to assess the level of knowledge. Analysis of collected data was done according to the objectives of the study and data analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study showed that out of60 women. 11.6% was 18-24years, 18.33% was 25-31years, 40% was 32-38years, 30% was 39-45years. According to the findings, the pre-test level of knowledge score of reproductive age group (18-45years) women 0% women had good knowledge, 31.6% women had average knowledge, 61.3% women had poor knowledge and the post-test level of knowledge score of reproductive age group (18-45years) women 83.3% women had good knowledge, 16.6% women had average knowledge and 0% women had poor knowledge score. It was concluded that video assisted teaching programme was an effective strategy in improving knowledge of reproductive age group women (18-45years) regarding the MTP (Medical termination of Pregnancy)

Knowledge, Attitude & Practice (KAP) among Staff Nurses Regarding Biomedical Waste Management (BMW): A Correlational Study Design

Background: The safe and effective management of biomedical waste generated in the hospital is a collective responsibility of all health workers involved in patient care. It is cardinal that the staff nurses must have up to date knowledge regarding handling and management of biomedical waste for the sake of both themselves and the patients. The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice levels among staff nurses regarding biomedical waste management and to determine the relationship between knowledge, attitude and practice levels. Materials and Methods: The following study adopted a Correlational design. 100 staff nurses from selected hospitals in Kollam, Kerala were assigned using convenience sampling. The data was collected using a structured knowledge questionnaire, a five-point Likert attitude scale and a verbal response checklist. Results: Findings of the study revealed that the Spearman’s Rank Coefficient (Rho) ‘ρ’ calculated at 0.65** for finding the relationship between knowledge and attitude levels was statistically significant at P<0.01 level. Also, the ‘ρ’ value (0.59**) calculated between knowledge and practice levels was significant at 0.01 level. The Chi square (χ2) value calculated was statistically significant for Knowledge level and selected sociodemographic variables such as; Gender (χ2 18.56**, df=02, P<0.01 level) and Professional Experience (χ2 11.59*, df-04, p<0.05 level); Also, between professional experience and Attitude (6.44**) and professional experience and practice levels (10.17**). The Fisher’s exact test revealed association between Gender and Attitude (P# 0.016*, df=02, P<0.05 level) as well as Gender and Practice (P# 0.005**, df-01, P<0.01 level of significance). Conclusion: The findings confirmed that there was a medium/moderate positive correlation between knowledge and attitude as well as knowledge and practice levels regarding biomedical waste management among staff nurses. Keywords: KAP, BMW, Staff Nurses, Correlational Design.

A STUDY TO ASSESS THE PATTERN OF CONSUMPTION AND AWARENESS REGARDING USE OF CAFFEINE AND ENERGY DRINKS AMONG NURSING STUDENTS IN SELECTED NURSING COLLEGE AT DEHRADUN, UTTARAKHAND

A STUDY TO ASSESS THE PATTERN OF CONSUMPTION AND AWARENESS REGARDING USE OF CAFFEINE AND ENERGY DRINKS AMONG NURSING STUDENTS IN SELECTED NURSING COLLEGE AT DEHRADUN, UTTARAKHAND

A study to assess the effectiveness of structure teaching programme regarding the knowledge and attitude of dietary management among patients undergoing hemodialysis at selected tertiary care hospital

Diet is an important factor for patients undergoing dialysis because of the effects of uremia. Goals of nutritional therapy are to minimize uremic symptoms and fluid and electrolyte imbalances, to maintain good nutritional status through adequate protein, calorie, vitamin, and mineral intake; and to enable the patient to eat a palatable and enjoyable diet. So the investigator conducted a study to assess the effectiveness of structure teaching programme regarding the knowledge and attitude of dietary management among patients undergoing hemodialysis at Apollo DRDO hospital, Hyderabad. A Quasi experimental one group pre-test and post test design was selected to assess the effectiveness of structure teaching programme regarding the knowledge and attitude of dietary management among patients undergoing hemodialysis, For this study total 45 patients undergoing dialysis were selected by using purposive sampling technique. The study was conducted in Apollo DRDO Hospital Hyderabad. Data was collected with the help of structured knowledge questionnaires with the permission from Nursing Head and Ethical approval from Apollo Hospital Jubilee hills. This study concluded that maximum participants had adequate knowledge after structured teaching programme and good attitude regarding their dietary management. The Results showcased that the pre–test mean Knowledge score was +8.4 and Standard Deviation (SD) ±4.59 whereas the post-test mean Knowledge score of was ±21.8 and Standard Deviation (SD) ±4.86. The calculated paired‘t’ value was (13.4) which is more than the table value (1.684) at 0.05 level of significance. The study shows that maximum participants 39(86.6%) had adequate knowledge after structured teaching programme and good attitude 35(77.7%) regarding their dietary management .The study has Shown that the structured teaching program was effective in increasing the knowledge and attitude regarding dietary management among the patients undergoing haemodialysis.

Assess the Prevalence and Pattern of Substance Abuse and to Evaluate the Effectiveness of an Informational Booklet on Substance Abuse in Terms of Knowledge and Attitude of Higher Secondary School Students

Adolescence are periods of experimentation, exploration, identity formation, risk taking, and assertion for independence in every person's life. Naturally, the incidence of drug abuse in children and adolescents is higher than the general population. [1] A wide variety of substances are produced for medicinal purposes. These include central nervous system (CNS) stimulants (e.g., amphetamines), CNS depressants (e.g., sedatives, tranquilizers), as well as numerous over-the-counter preparations designed to relieve nearly every kind of human ailment, real or imagined.[2]Substance use among adolescents is one such risky behaviour that had emerged as a global concern. [3] In India, consumption of tobacco and alcohol has become common among adolescents, and in the case of tobacco consumption, the age of initiation was observed to be as low as 12 years.[4] The supreme Court (14 December,2022) told the government that 1.58 crore children aged between 10 and 17 years are addicted to substance in the country.[5] Materials and Methods: A quantitative quasi experimental one group pre-test, post-test design was use to evaluate the effectiveness of an informational booklet on substance abuse in terms of knowledge and attitude of higher secondary school students. The study conducted on 200 samples. Data was collected using following tools – 1. Structured Questionnaire on substance abuse 2. Structured Knowledge questionnaire to evaluate the knowledge on prevention of substance abuse 3. Structured attitude scale to assess the attitude regarding prevention of substance abuse. Results: The mean post-test knowledge score 20.97 was higher than the mean pre-test 13.25 with mean difference of 7.72 which was found statistically significant with "t" value t (199) =35.97 at 0.05 level of significance. Majority (86.5%) of higher secondary school students in post-test had positive attitude towards the prevention of substance abuse. The mean post-test attitude score 69.66was higher than the mean pre-test 58.20 with a mean difference of 11.46 which was found statistically significant "t" value t(99)=21.31 at 0.05 level of significance. Above findings reveals that the informational booklet was effective in enhancing both the knowledge and attitude of higher secondary school students. There was a positive correlation (r=0.550) between the post-test knowledge and post-test attitude score on prevention of substance abuse. Conclusion: After the detailed analysis of the study findings showed that pre-test finding showed that, most of the higher secondary school students had average knowledge and neutral attitude regarding substance abuse. but after the administration of information booklet, it enhancing knowledge and positive attitude of the higher secondary school students regarding substance abuse. There was no significant association found between the post-test knowledge score of higher secondary school students with selected variables. There was a significant association between the post attitude score of higher secondary school students with type of family.

A Correlational Study on Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Artificial Intelligence in Health Care among Nursing Students of D. Y. Patil College of Nursing, Kolhapur, Maharashtra.

Healthcare system is undergoing a digital transformation, and artificial intelligence will play a significant role in defining everyday medical practice. The digital networking of patients, hospitals, physicians and other healthcare services is enabling a shift from a physician-centric approach to more patient-centred treatment. To exploit the potential of this technical innovation and ensure optimized care for patients, future doctors must be equipped with the appropriate skills. The use of Artificial intelligence has gained popularity during the last few decades and its use in medicine is increasing globally. Developing countries like India are lagging in the implementation of AI-based solutions in healthcare. There is a need to incorporate AI in the health system which may help not only in expediting diagnosis and management but also injudicious resource allocation. Hence it is necessary for the upcoming nurses to work with these technologies in order to provide holistic care with the advancements in healthcare. It is also necessary for the nursing students to have a positive or favorable knowledge and attitude towards artificial intelligence in their care. Objectives:1. To identify the knowledge regarding Artificial Intelligence in healthcare among nursing students.2. To identify the attitude regarding Artificial Intelligence in healthcare among nursing students3. To find out a correlation between knowledge & attitude regarding Artificial Intelligence in healthcare among nursing students.4. To find out an association between knowledge scores regarding Artificial Intelligence in healthcare among nursing students with their selected socio-demographic variables. Methods: The research approach adopted for the study was a correlational survey approach. Research design was Non experimental, Descriptive Correlational research design. The samples were selected for the study included 100 nursing students studying in D. Y. Patil College of Nursing by using nonprobability convenience sampling technique. Structured knowledge and attitude questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge and attitude of nursing students regarding Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare. Result: Majority of the subjects 82 (82%) had average knowledge, 15 (15%) had poor knowledge and minimum 03 (3%) had good knowledge. Majority of the subjects 71 (71%) had positive attitude and minimum 29(29 %) had positive attitude. The calculated correlation value was (tcal =0.97) greater than 0 shows positive relationship. This indicated that there was a strongly positive correlation between knowledge and attitude which was statistically significant at p <0.05 level, regarding artificial intelligence in healthcare. There was no any significant association between knowledge scores and selected socio-demographic variables. The calculated Chi-square values was lesser than tabulated value at p< 0.05 level of significance. This indicated that there was no any significant association between knowledge scores with their selected socio-demographic variables at p< 0.05 level of significance. Interpretation and conclusion: The overall finding shows that majority of nursing students had average knowledge and positive attitude regarding artificial intelligence and there was an significant association between knowledge and attitude regarding Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare.

Effectiveness of an Educational Package on Prevention and Management of Psychological Issues Related to COVID 19

On January 30, 2020, the WHO declared COVID-19 outbreak a global health emergency. Psychosocial and mental health problems arising in the aftermath of the outbreak of COVID-19 are an issue, especially for healthcare workers. Knowledge of the prevention and management of Psychological Issues related to COVID-19 is an important aspect. A pre-experimental one-group pre-test, post-test design to assess and evaluate the knowledge and practice of ASHA workers before and after the administration of an educational package on the prevention and management of psychological issues related to the COVID-19 Pandemic in selected Govt. Dispensary Delhi. A sample of 100 ASHA workers who provided health services during the COVID-19 Pandemic was selected by purposive sampling technique. A structured knowledge questionnaire and a structured practice rating scale were administered to assess the knowledge and practice of ASHA workers regarding the prevention and management of Psychological issues related to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Educational package was found to be effective in enhancing both the knowledge and practice of ASHA workers with the “t” value of 14.67 and 9.42 respectively at 0.05 level of significance. There was a positive correlation (r=0.225) between the post-test knowledge and post-test practice score of ASHA workers on the prevention and management of COVID-19. The practice was found to be significantly associated with age and education. The study findings reveal that the Educational package was effective in enhancing both the knowledge and practice of ASHA workers.

Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Safe Handling of Chemotherapeutic Drugs Among B.Sc. Nursing 4th Year Students in Bee Enn College of Nursing at Chak Bhalwal Jammu: A Pre Experimental Study

Background: Chemotherapy is the use of cytotoxic drugs in the treatment of cancer. It is one of the four treatment modalities (the other being surgery, radiation therapy, and biotherapy) that provide cure, control, or palliation. Cytotoxic drugs are used in the therapy of various neoplastic conditions, organ transplantation, and collagen vascular disorders and are used in oncology, radiotherapy, transplant, and immunology units.. Nurses must be aware of the safe handling of chemotherapeutic drugs, which include assessment of drug preparation, administration and disposal. Methodology: A Pre-Experimental study following one pre-test post-test design was used. Participant’s data was collected from 40 students of Bsc(N) 4th year students using purposive sampling technique. Knowledge was assessed by using structured knowledge questionnaire. Conclusion: Data was analyzed using SPSS 16. The t test analysis showed a significant difference before and after the administration of structured teaching program on knowledge regarding safe handling of chemotherapy drugs (t=16.580 and p= 0.000) at 0.05 level of significance.

Empowerment of Premenopausal women regarding knowledge on Cardiac Health in selected Self Help Women Groups Mangalore

Heart disease is the number one cause of death among women. Although 450000 women die annually from it, this fact is unknown to many women. Because heart disease is frequently preventable, increasing awareness of personal risk and preventative measures is a key element of healthcare for women. Nurse clinicians can evaluate, educate, and counsel women regarding their risk for this pervasive disease and promote behaviour changes that will decrease that risk. The present investigation was aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of empowerment programme on cardiac health among the premenopausal women’s and to find out an association between pre-test knowledge scores with selected demographic variables among premenopausal women. The research design used in the study was pre–experimental one group pre-test post-test and non-probability convenient sampling technique was used to draw sample. The data was collected from 100 premenopausal women using the structured knowledge questionnaire. Empowerment programme was conducted and post-test was administered after 7days using the same structured knowledge questionnaire to find out the effectiveness of empowerment programme. The results revealed that the overall mean percentage knowledge score in the pre-test and post-test were 35.70% and 61.22% respectively. Enhancement mean percentage knowledge score was found to be 25.52%. The statistical paired ‘t’ test (t= 47.74) indicates that enhancement in the mean percentage knowledge score was found to be significant at 0.05 level for all the aspects under study. The association found to be significant between pre-test knowledge scores & selected socio demographic variables such as age, educational status, occupation, history of diabetes mellitus and information about cardiac disease at 0.05 levels (P< 0.05). There is no significant association between pre-test knowledge score and demographical variable such as religion, income, marital status and family history of cardiac disease.

Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge regarding Hazards of Plastic use among women between 20 to 50 years in a selected area in Thiruvalla Municipality

The present study was aimed at finding the effectiveness of STP on knowledge regarding hazards of plastic use. The research approach used for the study was quantitative and research design was one group pretest posttest pre experimental design. The tool used for the study was structured knowledge questionnaires and baseline proforma. Content validity of the tool and contents was obtained from subject expert. In the main study 30 women from between the age group 20-50 years are selected by non -probability convenient sampling. The pretest knowledge on hazards of plastic use was assessed using structured knowledge questionnaires and STP was given. The majority (43.3%) of the sample who participated were from the age group of 41 to 50 Years and above whereas the remaining (36.7%) were from the age group of 31 to 40 years and 20% of mothers were in the age group of 21 to 30 years. Post test was conducted using the same tool. The data was tabulated and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study was aimed to assess the effectiveness of STP on hazards of plastic use. The findings of the study revealed that there is an increase in knowledge of the women on hazards of plastic use. The study results revealed that STP was effective.

A Study to assess the effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on knowledge and practice regarding infection control measures in labour room among fourth year BSc(N) students in selected Nursing Colleges of Tumkur

Background: Pregnancy, delivery is a normal physiological process. Most of the time the women achieve normal pregnancy outcome without any complication. But too many mothers and children in the world are dying and suffering from the effects ill health, poor nutrition and inadequate health care. The Puerperal sepsis is the second leading cause for maternal mortality i.e. 15% of maternal death due to sepsis. Today’s student Nurses are Tomorrow staff nurses. Nurses being the backbone of health care services at all levels play vital role in achieving this goal. Aim and Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge and practice regarding infection control measures in labour room among fourth year BSc(N) students. Methodology: A Pre-experimental design was chosen for the study and conducted at selected Nursing colleges. The sample consisted of 60 students. The convenience sampling technique was used to select the samples. The pre test assessment of knowledge and practice were done using a Structured knowledge questionnaire and Observational checklist respectively. The structured teaching programme was administered to fourth year B.Sc Nursing students on Infection control measures in labour and the practice of Infection control measures were demonstrated to them. The Post test was conducted after a week. Result: The comparison of pre test and post test level of knowledge and practice revealed a calculated paired t value of 13.285 and 14.281 respectively which was found to be statistically highly significant at p<0.01. The post test knowledge and practice correlation value was 0.82 the value was more than table value, which shows that there is high correlation between knowledge and practice. It was highly significant at p<0.000 value. A statistically significant level of association was identified between the source of information and knowledge level of fourth year B.Sc Nursing students. Conclusion: The study was concluded that structured teaching programme on infection control measures in labour room was an effective method to improve the knowledge and practice level of student nurses on the significance of decreasing maternal mortality and morbidity.

Pre-Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge regarding Kangaroo Mother Care among III-year BSc Nursing Students

Background: A pre-experimental study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding Kangaroo mother care among III-year B.Sc. Nursing students in selected Nursing College, Tumkur district, Karnataka. A total sample of 60, III-year B.Sc. (N) students were selected using Simple random sampling technique. The objectives of the study were to assess the knowledge level among III-year BSc. nursing students regarding kangaroo mother care before and after structured teaching programme and to find out the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding kangaroo mother care among nursing students. The final objective was to determine the association between pre-test level of knowledge and selected demographic variables. Materials and Methods: A one-group pre-test post-test design was used to conduct the study. A sample comprising of 60 students were enrolled using simple random sampling technique. The conceptual framework of the study was based on Ludwig VonBertalanffy’s General System Model. Tools used for data collection were demographic Performa and structured knowledge questionnaire. Results: Data analysis was done using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings of the study revealed that the mean post-test knowledge score 25.12±2.41was significantly higher than the mean pre-test knowledge score 14.36±3.47 (p<0.01). Paired t value computed at 21.56** was statistically significant at p<0.01. which revealed that, there is significant increase in the mean post-test knowledge score. Significant association at 0.05 level was observed between knowledge with regard to their previous knowledge. Conclusion: The findings of the study confirmed that the structured teaching programme was significantly effective in improving the knowledge on kangaroo mother care amongIII year B.Sc. nursing students.

A Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Diabetes Mellitus among Diabetic and Non Diabetic Patients attending Medicine Outpatient Department

The study was to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding Diabetes Mellitus among diabetic and non diabetic patients, and compare the knowledge and attitude regarding Diabetes Mellitus among diabetic and non diabetic patients. A Comparative Descriptive research design was used Sample size of 100 diabetic and non diabetic patients (50 in diabetic mellitus and 50 in non diabetic mellitus) were selected through non probability convenient sampling technique. The study was conducted in GGSMCH hospital Faridkot, Punjab. Results: Data was collected through the self structured knowledge questionnaire and attitude scale. Discussion was based on statistical analysis in diabetic majority of diabetic study subjects 43(86%) had average knowledge followed by 4(8%) had poor knowledge and only 3(6%) had good knowledge. In non diabetic patients majority 25(50%) had average knowledge followed by 18(36%) had poor knowledge and only 7(14%) had good knowledge. 42(84%) had fair attitude whereas in diabetic study subjects and in non diabetic study subjects figure presents the 40(80%) poor attitude. The coefficient of correlation between knowledge and attitude regarding diabetes mellitus among diabetic patients is 0.22 and coefficient of correlation between knowledge and attitude regarding diabetes mellitus among non diabetic patients is 0.25.

Effectiveness of information videos regarding autism among primary school teachers at selected rural schools of Bangalore

Autism is a developmental disorder which is characterized by a qualitative alteration of social interaction, communication and repetitive behaviors, interest and activity. Early identification of autism will improve the health and well-being of the children and prevents the possible disabilities which might occur in future. The objective of the study is to assess the existing level of knowledge regarding autism among primary school teachers; to determine the effectiveness of information videos to enhance knowledge of primary school teachers regarding autism and to find association between knowledge of primary school teachers with selected socio demographic variables. One group pretest –posttest design was selected for the study. Structured knowledge questionnaire was used to collect data from 60 primary school teachers in rural school of Bangalore. Samples were selected using non probability convenient sampling technique. The obtained data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics and interpreted in terms of objectives and hypotheses of the study. The level of significance was set at 0.05 level.: In the pre-test, about 63.3% of the samples had inadequate knowledge where as in the post test of the samples (66.7%) had gained adequate knowledge. These findings indicate that the video assisted teaching programme was effective in enhancing the knowledge of the primary school teachers regarding autism. A significant association was found between age (χ2 = 4.32), marital status (χ2=3.95) and place of residence (χ2=5.48) and the mean pre-test knowledge scores at 0.05 level of significance.

Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge regarding the Prevention and Management of Covid-19 among Housewives in selected area of Alappuzha District in Kerala, India

The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). It has been recognized as a pandemic by WHO, and the rate is succeeding in day by day as mostly as community spread. Even though the invention of vaccines has a great result, we must continue the essential public health actions to suppress transmission and reduce mortality. The purpose of the study is to identify the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding the prevention and management of covid-19 among housewives in selected areas of Alappuzha district in Kerala. The research method adopted for this study is an interventional study of one group pretest posttest type was design. The study group consists of 50 housewives selected by convenient sampling technique. The researcher assessed the knowledge regarding the prevention and management of COVID-19 using a structured knowledge questionnaire followed by a structured teaching programme. The study revealed that on pretest only 44% of samples had a good knowledge, 30% had average knowledge and 26% had poor knowledge whereas during the posttest all the samples scored good knowledge level. The study revealed that the structured teaching programme was effective in improving the knowledge score among the housewives. The study pointed out a clear need for training programme with respect to a specific cluster of population emplaning upon their respective lifestyle, to improve the knowledge and compliance about risk and preventive measures. As a nursing professional, we have a crucial role creating awareness by innovative ways which should be adopted as one of the best practices to combat the spread of pandemic.

A Study to Assess Knowledge and Practices regarding Fire Safety among Health care workers in selected Hospitals of Pune City

Background: Every year, in India, about 25,000 persons die due to fires and related causes. According to India Risk Surveys 2018, outbreak of fire poses risks to business continuity and operations and ranks India at 3rd position in fire incidents, especially in Northern and Western regions of India. Past incidents show that most fire accidents take place due to three major reasons: electrical short circuit and gas cylinder/stove bursts, human negligence, and ill-formed habits. As per the ADSI-2019 report, there were 11,037 fire accidents reported across the country in 2019. The number of such reported fire accidents fell by around 16% compared to 2018. The decline was more steeped compared to the year earlier, which was around 2%. The number of persons injured in fire accidents also more than halved with 441 injured persons in 2019 compared to 1193 in 2015. Fire can happen in very severe condition and so many people and animals dying due to this. It is one of the disasters faced by India. So fire safety and fire measures are one of the important aspects. Most of the fire seen in the hospital areas is due to the gaseous and chemical substances. So, for the prevention of fire or further complications fire safety measures are must. Health care worker know about the fire safety measures and preventions. Subjects and Methods: Setting: The study was conducted at selected Hospitals of the Pune city. subject the study sample comprised 100 health care workers, three tools were used for data collection, namely: Sociodemographic data, structured knowledge questionnaire, structured practice checklist. Results: Statistically significant difference was noticed between sociodemographic variables like age, gender, profession, educational qualification, work experience with Knowledge and practices of health care workers. Conclusion: There was an appreciably good practice about fire safety but they are having poor knowledge regarding fire safety. Recommendation: The study recommended continuous observation of practices can done to evaluate practices of fire safety and interventional study can be conducted to improve knowledge of health care worker.

Effectiveness of Planned Health Teaching on Knowledge regarding Pregnancy Induced Hypertension among Antenatal Mothers in selected rural area

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are among the leading causes of maternal and perinatal deaths in developing countries. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy rank high among the causes of maternal mortality and morbidity. Thus emphasizing the need to address this problem in order to ensure health and well-being of antenatal mothers. Methods: A pre experimental one group pre-test post-test study on effectiveness of planned health teaching on knowledge regarding pregnancy induced hypertension among antenatal mothers in selected rural area. Total 60 mothers were selected by method of Probability simple random sampling technique as per the inclusion criteria. Pre- test was conducted to assess the knowledge of antenatal mothers regarding pregnancy induced hypertension using structured knowledge questionnaire on day ‘1’. On the same day planned health teaching was also administered to antenatal mothers regarding pregnancy induced hypertension. On 7th day Post-test was conducted to assess the gain in knowledge using the same planned health teaching on the same sample. Finding: The pre-test mean score was 5.25 and the post-test mean score was 13.65. Thus there was significant difference between pre-test and post-test knowledge. Paired ‘t’ test was applied and calculated t value is 15.56 at 59 degree of freedom which is higher than the tabulated value 7.45 at 5% level of significance. Hence it was statistically interpreted that planned health teaching on pregnancy induced hypertension was effective. There was significant association of post-test knowledge with selected demographic variables that is age, Education and occupation as chi-square value is 13.52 and 14.20 respectively higher than the table value at 5% of significance which was statistically accepted. Hence it can be concluded that the study concluded that the planned health teaching as effective in improving the knowledge of antenatal mothers regarding pregnancy induced hypertension.

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Introduction: Natural child birth is the birth without routine medical intervention particularly anesthesia. Natural child birth attempts to minimize the medical intervention particularly use of anesthetic medication and surgeries such as episiotomies, forceps and caesarean section. Benefits of Natural birthing are faster recovery after the birth and less vaginal tearing since the women will push instinctively during the delivery and shorter the pushing time, ability to change the birthing position, decreased risk of needing of risky intervention avoid side effect associated with the epidural and ability to bond and breastfeed the child immediately. Aim of this study: To assess the knowledge of nursing officers before the awareness programme on natural birthing, To assess the effectiveness of awareness programme on knowledge regarding natural birthing among nursing officers and to find out the association between pre-test knowledge with the selected demographic variable. Methodology: A Quantitative research approach was adopted under the study. The study was conducted in selected hospitals of Dehradun. Convenient sampling technique was used to select the sample. The sample compromised of 40 nursing officer. The tools developed and utilized for the study was semi structured knowledge questionnaire regarding natural birthing. It was prepared to determine the knowledge of nursing officers regarding natural birthing in selected hospital of Dehradun. Awareness programme was also prepared to determine its effectiveness. Result: The study revealed that the mean post test-test knowledge score (29) of nursing officers regarding natural birthing were higher than the mean pre-test knowledge (18.02). In pre-test majority of participants 7(17.5%) of nursing officers had below average knowledge, 28(70%) had average knowledge and 5(12.5%) had above average knowledge and in the post-test assessment 4(10%) of nursing officers had average knowledge, 36(90%) had above average level of knowledge regarding natural birthing and no one was in below average of knowledge. Conclusion: The study concludes that the planned nursing intervention is an effective strategy in improving knowledge of nursing officers regarding natural birthing and more educational strategies can be undertaken to enhance the knowledge of nursing officers. The purpose of the present study was to find out the level of knowledge regarding natural birthing in selected hospitals in Dehradun.