Monkey pox Knowledge Assessment among the Undergraduate Nursing Students of Hyderabad

Abstract

Objective: The study objectives were to measure baseline knowledge, assess familiarity with disease spread concepts, evaluate awareness about diagnosis and preventive measures, and explore attitudes among nursing students.

Methodology: The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional approach, using a questionnaire comprising 19 binary-scale questions related to Monkeypox. This study conducted at People School of Nursing LUMHS, Jamshoro, aimed to assess the knowledge of 162 undergraduate nursing students in Hyderabad regarding Monkeypox and communicable diseases. Data collected during the period of May 15,2023 to June 10,2023. Convenience Sampling technique was used and participants filled an adopted questionnaire

Results: Revealed that 54.3% of participants had prior knowledge of Monkeypox, yet only 13% demonstrated good knowledge. A significant 51.9% exhibited poor knowledge, and 35.2% had very poor knowledge about the disease.

Conclusion: The findings underscored a substantial lack of knowledge among the participants, highlighting the urgency to enhance educational awareness on communicable diseases, their epidemiology, prevention, and treatment. Empowering medical and nursing students with this knowledge is crucial, enabling them to actively contribute to community efforts in controlling communicable diseases. Strengthening the knowledge base of healthcare professionals, including nursing students, is vital in the collective global effort to prevent and manage emerging infectious diseases like Monkeypox.