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Knowledge on Post-Exposure Prophylaxis among Nursing Students

Sophia G

Abstract


Objective: The objective was to assess the level of knowledge on post-exposure prophylaxis among IInd year General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) students at the School of Nursing, Madurai Medical College, Madurai. The study was done to associate the level of knowledge on post-exposure prophylaxis among IInd year General Nursing Midwifery students at School of Nursing with their selected socio-demographic variables. Conceptual Frame Work: The conceptual framework used to guide this study was the Health Belief Model by Becker. The main components of health belief model are perceived susceptibility, perceive severity, perceived benefits, perceived barrier and cues to action. Research Approach: Quantitative Approach. Design: Descriptive study design was adopted. Setting of the Study: The study was conducted in IInd year General Nursing Midwifery students, at school of nursing, Madurai Medical College, Madurai. Subjects: 30 were selected for the study. Sampling Technique: Purposive sampling technique was used. Findings: This study revealed that there is no significant between the levels of knowledge on post-exposure prophylaxis among IInd year GNM students at school of nursing with their selected socio-demographic variables. Conclusion: The study shows that the IInd year General Nursing Midwifery student had inadequate knowledge regarding post-exposure prophylaxis.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.37628/ijncc.v4i2.796

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