A Study to Assess the Knowledge of Infertility Among the Nursing Students of Selected Nursing College in the Mysuru

Abstract

The Background  And  Objectives: The purpose of the research is to look into the knowledge of infertility among nursing students at a Mysuru nursing college. Objectives: To assess the knowledge of infertility among the nursing students of selected Nursing College in Mysuru and to determine the association between the nursing with their selected personal variables. Methods: A total of hundred and five student nurses were included in this descriptive study. A convenience sampling method was used to select the samples, which was non-probability. The data was collected by distributing a knowledge quiz regarding infertility to nursing students using a Google form. The data was described using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: According to the statistics, the majority of nursing students (58.23 percent) have a basic understanding of infertility. Nursing students' mean knowledge score is 17.67, with a standard deviation of 4.485 and a range of 6-24. There was no significant relationship between nursing students' level of knowledge about infertility and variables including religion, gender, year of study, type of family expect age, and any family history of infertility, according to the research. As a result, the researcher accepted the research hypothesis in part while rejecting the null hypothesis. Conclusion: This study found that nursing students had average awareness about infertility. As an outcome, it is suggested that an awareness programme about infertility be held among nursing students.