Original Research Article
Year: 2019 | Month: July | Volume: 6 | Issue: 7 | Pages: 262-269
A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Pamphlet on Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Prevention of H1N1 Influenza among Nursing Staff Working at Tertiary Care Hospital, Karad
Dr. Sunita Tata1, Mohini Jagtap2, Simi Elsa Philip3, Mahendra Alate4
1Nursing Director, K.I.M.S and K.H, D.U. Karad,
2Nursing supervisor of K.H. & MR.C. KARAD,
3MSC staff Nurse, KH, Karad, Maharashtra,
4Statistician, KIMSDU Karad.
Corresponding Author: Dr. Sunita Tata
ABSTRACT
Introduction: In 2018, India has confirmed 5,651 cases and 464 deaths from H1N1, the predominant flu strain across states. The medical and nursing staffs are the one who is always with the patients contact. The Nursing staff must be aware of risk factors, sign and symptoms and preventive measures pertaining to H1N1 influenza. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of Pamphlet on prevention of Swine Flu among nursing staff by comparing the pre-test and post-test knowledge and attitude scores. Methodology: One group pre test –post test design was adopted in this study. Participants were nurses working in tertiary care Hospital, Karad. 400 samples were selected the pre test assessment of knowledge and attitude was carried out using the structured knowledge questionnaires followed by the pamphlet was distributed among the participants on the 7th day; the post test was conducted using the same structured knowledge and attitude questionnaire. The collected data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics Result: in Pretest, majority of participants 388 (97 %) have average range of knowledge, followed by 8(02 %) have poor range and minority 4 (1%) have good knowledge. In Post test, majority of participants 289 (72%) scored in the range of average , followed by 110 (27 %) scored in the range of good and minority only one have poor range of knowledge Iin pre test majority of participants 291 (72.7 %) have average range of attitude , followed by 109 (27,2 %) have good range and none of participants had scored in poor attitude on prevention of H1N1 influenza and Post test, majority of participants 389 (97%) scored in the range of good, followed by minority 11 (02.7%) scored in the range of average attitude on prevention of H1N1 Influenza Conclusion: The study findings revealed that Pamphlet was highly effective in improving knowledge and attitude of nursing staff regarding prevention of H1N1 influenza There is a need for routine refreshing education program of the awareness in the Nursing staffs.
Key words: knowledge, attitude, H1N1 Influenza, pamphlet, effectiveness
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