“A Study To Evaluate The Effectiveness Of Information Guide Sheet On Knowledge Regarding Infection Control Measures Among Staff Nurses Working At Maternity Units And Labour Rooms In Selected Hospitals Of Mangalore Taluk”.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 3
Abstract
A study to evaluate the effectiveness of information guide sheet on knowledge regarding infection control measures among staff nurses working at maternity units and labour rooms in selected hospitals. A Pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test design was used to evaluate the knowledge of staff nurses on infection control measures. Sample of the study comprised of 6 staff nurses of selected hospitals. There was a significant improvement obtained from information guide sheet on the knowledge regarding infection control measures at maternity units and labour rooms. Pretest mean is 19.80, S.D is 2.62 and after administration of information guide sheet mean is 27.55 , S.D is 1.58. Its enhancement mean is 7.75. Paired ‘t’ test value 24 is significant at p<0.05 level. There was a significant improvement obtained following administration of information guide sheet. The study enlightens that there is a need for educational programme to improve the knowledge regarding infection control measures . The study motivates other researchers to conduct further studies to evaluate the practice of infection control in the hospital settings.
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Ba Yathikumara Swamy Gowda, Raina Mary Crasta, Aldrin Vas
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- DOI 10.9790/1959-0703099295.
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