Knowledge and readiness towards Newborn Danger Sign among nursing students of selected nursing college, Mangaluru

Q2 Nursing

Journal of Neonatal Nursing Pub Date : 2025-09-11 DOI:10.1016/j.jnn.2025.101722

Bibi Augustin , S. Anuchithra

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Abstract

Neonatal period is a highly vulnerable time for the neonates which makes them prone to several health risks. Identification of newborn danger signs and seeking care is critical to survival of these newborns. The present study aimed at assessing the knowledge and readiness of nursing students towards the newborn danger signs, who contributes significantly in providing neonatal care.

Materials and methods

A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 218 nursing students studying for Baccalaureate and diploma in nursing at selected nursing institution, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India. Purposive sampling was used for the study. The tool consisted of baseline proforma, knowledge questionnaire on newborn danger signs and rating scale to assess the readiness of nursing student towards newborn danger signs.

Results

Among the 218 nursing students, nearly half (48.16 %) of the nursing students had satisfactory knowledge, while a significant proportion (39.44 %) exhibited poor knowledge and only a minority (12.38 %) demonstrated good knowledge regarding newborn danger signs; the nursing students were nearly equally divided in their readiness towards newborn danger signs, where in which 50.9 % of the participants demonstrated readiness, while the remaining 49.1 % showed non readiness and there was weak correlation (r = 0.163, p < 0.05) between knowledge and readiness.

Conclusion

The present study findings highlight the need to address the gap between knowledge and practice by strengthening the nursing curriculum.

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曼格鲁鲁某护理学院护理学生对新生儿危险信号的认知和准备情况

新生儿期是新生儿最脆弱的时期，容易出现多种健康风险。识别新生儿危险迹象并寻求护理对这些新生儿的生存至关重要。本研究旨在评估护理学生对新生儿危险迹象的知识和准备情况，他们在提供新生儿护理方面做出了重大贡献。材料与方法对印度卡纳塔克邦曼格鲁鲁某护理机构218名攻读护理学士学位和文凭的护理学生进行描述性横断面研究。本研究采用目的性抽样。该工具由基线形式表、新生儿危险体征知识问卷和评定量表组成，用以评估护生对新生儿危险体征的准备程度。结果218名护生中，近一半（48.16%）的护生对新生儿危险体征知识了解较好，39.44%的护生对新生儿危险体征知识了解较差，12.38%的护生对新生儿危险体征知识了解较好；护生对新生儿危险信号的准备程度几乎相等，其中50.9%的参与者表现为准备程度，而其余49.1%的参与者表现为不准备程度，知识与准备程度之间存在弱相关（r = 0.163, p < 0.05）。结论通过加强护理课程的设置，解决知识与实践的差距。

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Journal of Neonatal Nursing Nursing-Pediatrics

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143

期刊介绍： Aims & Scope: This is the practical, bimonthly, research-based journal for all professionals concerned with the care of neonates and their families, both in hospital and the community. It aims to support the development of the essential practice, management, education and health promotion skills required by these professionals. The JNN will provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and information between the range of professionals working in this field; promote cooperation between these professionals; facilitate partnership care with families; provide information and informed opinion; promote innovation and change in the care of neonates and their families; and provide an education resource for this important rapidly developing field.