Research Paper
Medical Science
E-ISSN No : 2454-9916 | Volume : 8 | Issue : 5 | May 2022
A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE REGARDING DIRECTLY OBSERVED TREATMENT, SHORTCOURSE (DOTS) AMONG NURSING STUDENTS IN SELECTED NURSING COLLEGES AT VARANASI Ranjana Research Guide, Associate Professor and HOD of Medical Surgical Nursing, Apex College of Nursing, Varanasi, India. ABSTRACT DOTS (Directly Observed Treatment, short-course), is the name given to the tuberculosis control strategy recommended by the World Health Organization. According to W.H.O, The most cost-effective way to stop the spread of TB in communities with a high incidence is by curing it. Tuberculosis is a specific infectious disease caused by M. Tuberculosis and Affects every parts of the body it was observed that tuberculosis killed nearly everyone it infected tubercle bacillus spreads through droplet infection when people who have active tuberculosis infection cough or sneezes. Incorporating DOTS Therapy leads to early diagnosis and decrease mortality rate. Student participation in DOTS depends on their knowledge. A descriptive study was conducted where in students of age group 18-30 years were selected for the study using random sampling method A total 100 students were included in the study. Data were collected using a knowledge questionnaires. The majority 69% of the respondents were having good, 10% excellent and 21% average knowledge regarding DOTS therapy. A significant association was found between demographic variables and knowledge. KEYWORDS: Study, Knowledge, Student, Assess. INTRODUCTION: DOTS increase the accuracy of diagnosis of tuberculosis by advocating sputum smear microscopy there by reducing the spreads of tuberculosis. In 1996 the WHO claimed that where the health system is working even moderately well the DOTS strategy is extraordinarily effective achieving cure rates over 90% . In 1994 the WHO announced a new strategy called DOTS for the worldwide control of TB. DOTS means that a trained health worker or other designated individual (excluding a family member) provides the prescribed TB drugs and watch the patient swallow every dose. Good health is rightly regarded as a treasure our physical economic and social well-being is directly related to it in an age when we believe that we have the tools to conquer most disease the ancient scourge of TB still causes two million deaths a year worldwide more than any other single infectious organism reminding us that we still have a long ways to go.
RESULT: The analysis of data was based on the objectives and hypothesis. Descriptive statistics were used to mean, frequency and percentage with tabular presentation of data. Chi squire test was used to test the hypothesis and significance difference in the level of knowledge of students regarding direct observed treatment, short-course (DOTS) job satisfaction of male and female staff nurses working in Bhopal Memorial Hospital and Research Centre. Objective 1: Among 100 respondents 10% were having excellent knowledge, 69% having good knowledge and remaining 21% having average knowledge.
It is a barrier to social- economic development and the greatest burden of tuberculosis incidence and mortality in India is an adult aged 15-60 years which include the most productive members of society. Lack of awareness can worsen the epidemiological situation of TB in community because many patient who don't receive DOTS and stop taking anti-tubercle drugs such patients may become resistance to the drugs they have taken and May suffers from multidrug resistant TB (MDR-TB). Standardized treatment regimen of 6-8 months for at least all confirmed sputum smear positive cases with DOTS for at least the initiate two months. OBJECTIVES: 1. To determine the level of knowledge of nursing students regarding Directly Observed Treatment, Short- Course therapy (DOTS). 2.
Figure 1: Column diagram showing the level of knowledge of BSc nursing students
To find out the association between knowledge of students with selected demographic variables regarding directly observed Treatment.
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: Research design was consisted an Descriptive research design approach to assess the knowledge regarding direct observed treatment, short-course (DOTS) among nursing students in selected nursing college at Varanasi. The population selected for the study was 100 BSc nursing students. The samples were selected by using non-probability, purposive sampling technique. The development of tools involved steps of test construction i.e. preparing the blue print, selection of items. Content validity of questionnaire was done and modifications were done according to the suggestion given by experts. Pre testing and reliability of tools were done. The tools were found to be reliable. The data were collected by using structural knowledge questionnaire. The structural questionnaire consisting of two sections; Section I: demographic data and Section II: consisted of 26 knowledge questionnaire with maximum score of 26.
Objective 2: Table 1: Association between Knowledge of Students on Dots Therapy and Demographic Variables Among Nursing Students S. Demo- Option Aver- Good Excelx2 P value Significance No. graphic age lent Value Variables 1
Gender
2
Religion
Male
7
12
0
Female
14
57
10
Hindu
19
65
10
Muslim
1
3
0
Christian
1
1
0
Other
0
0
0
5.25
2.920
Significance
1.05
1.943
Significance
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