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Research Paper | Nursing | India | Volume 13 Issue 6, June 2024 | Rating: 5.2 / 10
Knowledge regarding COVID-19 among 2nd Year B. Sc (N) Students in a Selected Nursing College of Guwahati, Assam
Ruth Lalhmingthang | Rikupar Iawim | Anita Shrestha [4] | Denden Diana Chara Moyon [4]
Abstract: Introduction: Coronavirus disease - 19 (COVID - 19) is a respiratory infection that is familiar to cause illness ranging from the common cold to severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) which originated in Wuhan, China, escalated into a global pandemic, affecting people across nearly every country. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge regarding COVID - 19 among 2nd year B. Sc (N) students. Materials and Method: The study adopted a non - experimental descriptive research design. Self - structured knowledge questionnaire was used to collect data from a sample of 34 nursing students studying in Faculty of Nursing, Assam down town University, Guwahati, Assam using non - probability purposive sampling technique. Data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The findings of the study revealed that out of 34 nursing students, majority 20 (58.83%) of the students had inadequate knowledge, 10 (29.41%) had moderate knowledge and 4 (11.76%) had adequate knowledge regarding COVID - 19. The mean score of the level of knowledge was 10.64 and standard deviation was 2.533. There was no significant association of knowledge regarding COVID - 19 with demographic variables. Conclusion: Findings of the study revealed that knowledge regarding COVID - 19 among 2nd year B. Sc (N) students of Faculty of Nursing, Assam down town University, Guwahati, Assam was inadequate. There is a strong need to implement periodic educational interventions and training programs on all updates of COVID - 19 across all healthcare professions including nursing students. This would improve the confidence and knowledge of nursing students to provide the proper care to their patients and protect them self from COVID - 19.
Keywords: Assess, Knowledge, COVID-19, HCWs
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 6, June 2024,
Pages: 1013 - 1016