Knowledge of B. Sc nursing interns regarding integrated management of neonatal and childhood illness (IMNCI) in selected nursing colleges Kaur Manpreet1,*, Vandna2, Kaur Sharanjit3 1Lecturer, Bhai Ghanaiya Ekta CON, Moga 2Lecturer, UCON, BFUHS, Faridkot, Punjab 3Lecturer, UCON, BFUHS, Faridkot, Punjab *Address for correspondence, Mrs. Manpreet Kaur Lecturer, Bhai Ghanaiya Ekta College of Nursing, Dharamkot, Moga, Punjab. Mobile: 8725848228, E-mail: manpreetwareh9l@gmail.com
Online published on 4 October, 2019. Abstract Introduction IMNCI (Integrated management ofneonatal and childhood illness) This is an innovative approach which was started in 1995 by WHO and UNICEF with the aim of introducing a comprehensive and timely management ofthe 5 most common causes ofill health and death among the under-fives. Aim The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge of B. Sc. Nursing Interns regarding Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness (IMNCI) and their association selected socio demographic variables. Material & Methods Descriptive, Quantitative research approach was used to carry out study to assess the knowledge of B. Sc Nursing Interns regarding Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness (IMNCI) Results Majority of study subjects i.el79 (89.5%) were fall in the age group of 20-22yrs, l97(98.5%) were female, l33(66.5%) were from Private College, Majority of study subjects 171 (85.5%) had information from class teaching and 143(71.5%) has not attended workshop or seminar. The adequate knowledge 129(64.5%) was higher in age group 20–22 years, adequate knowledge 142(71%) was higher in female, Private Colleges subjects i.e. 93(46.5%) having adequate knowledge. There is a significant relationship between source of information and knowledge of B. Sc Nursing Interns regarding Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness (IMNCI). Conclusion It is concluded that majority of the subjects were found to have adequate knowledge and only 57 subjects had inadequate knowledge regarding Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness (IMNCI). The mean knowledge score was 27.8 and standard deviation was ±6.7544. Top Keywords Knowledge, Integrated management ofneonatal and childhood illnesses, B. Sc. Nursing Interns. Top |