Original Research Article
Year: 2021 | Month: April-June | Volume: 6 | Issue: 2 | Pages: 17-21
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20210404
A Study to Assess Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding Antibiotic Administration and Its Resistance among the Nursing Professionals Working in Various Institute of Chhattisgarh State
Rajendra Kumar Sahu1, Yogita Sahu2
1Ph.D. Nursing Scholar, Mangalayatan University Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh.
2M.Sc. Nursing 1st Year, The Academy of Nursing Science and Hospital, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
Corresponding Author: Rajendra Kumar Sahu
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Antibiotic resistance is global problem. According to World Health Organization data more than 23000 people die or become critically ill due to resistance of antibiotic therefore the unavoidable threat to human life is rising day by day. India has the highest infectious disease burden in the world and consequently antibiotics play a critical role in limiting morbidity and mortality.
Objectives: To assess knowledge attitude and practices regarding antibiotic administration and its resistance, to assess the association between knowledge, attitude and practice.
Research Methodology: Evaluative research approach and descriptive design is used in this study. The major variables in the study were knowledge, attitude and practice of nursing professionals. Self-structured knowledge questionnaire is used for collection of data.100 staff nurses were selected from population based on inclusion criteria. A non-probability convenient sampling technique was used to select samples.
Result: Total 100 nursing professional from various District of Chhattisgarh state participated in study, in which knowledge score found 27(27%) having Adequate knowledge, 50(50%) having Moderately adequate knowledge and 23(23%) having Inadequate knowledge, level of attitude found 38(38%) having Favourable attitude, 61(61%) having Moderate attitude, 1(1%) Unfavourable attitude and level of practice found 22(22%) having Good practice, 46(46%) having Moderate practice score and 32 (32%) having Poor practice score. Correlation found between Knowledge & Practice. Correlation is significant at the 0.01 level.
Keywords: Antibiotic resistance, antibiotic administration, nursing professionals.