International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) | Volume VII, Issue VIII, August 2020 | ISSN 2321–2705

“A Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Tuberculosis and its Prevention among Nursing Students Posted in Selected Hospital of Vadodara”

Vijaya Kumar M.B¹, Deepika Das², Ravina Christian³, Patel Sezal^4
1Nursing Tutor, Manikaka Topawala Institute of Nursing, Charusat University, Anand, Gujarat, India
^2,3,4 MSc nursing students, Manikaka Topawala Institute of Nursing, Charusat University, Anand, Gujarat, India

Abstract: – The TB epidemic is larger than previously estimated, reflecting new surveillance and survey data from India. However, the number of TB deaths and the TB incidence rate continue to fall globally and in India. In 2015, there were an estimated 10.4 million new (incident) TB cases worldwide, of which 5.9 million(56%) were among men, 3.5 million (34%) among women and 1.0 million (10%) among children.2

A descriptive research study was conducted to assess the knowledge regarding tuberculosis and its prevention among nursing students posted in selected hospital of Vadodara, Gujarat. The study was carried out in KGPC hospital, Vadodara. Through non probability convenient sampling technique 120 nursing students were selected. A structured questionnaire was prepared with four different areas and used to collect needed data and to assess the knowledge regarding tuberculosis and prevention. Data was analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics.With regard to the knowledge assessment,(30)25% of samples had adequate knowledge, (75) 62.50% had moderate level of knowledge and (15) 12.50% inadequate knowledge regarding tuberculosis and its prevention. The highest mean percentage 68.33% was found in the aspect of causes, incubation period and signs and symptoms and the lowest mean percentage were found in the area of management and prevention of tuberculosis with the mean percentage of 49.13%. And also result shows that there is significant association between the knowledge of nursing students regarding tuberculosis and its prevention with the demographic variable course/programme.

Key words: Tuberculosis, knowledge, Nursing students, MDR Tb. Incident rate, Surveillance, Prevention.

I. INTRODUCTION

One of the best aspects of health care reform is it starts to emphasize prevention -Anne Wojcicki

Tuberculosis is a specific infectious disease caused by M. Tuberculosis. The disease primarily affects lungs and causes pulmonary tuberculosis. It can also affect intestine, meninges, bones and joints, lymph glands, skin and other tissues of body.1