- CODEN : IAJPBB
- issn 2349-7750
TITLE:
STUDY TO DETERMINE THE KNOWLEDGE OF INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT OF NEONATAL AND CHILD ILLNESS (IMNCI) AMONG FINAL YEAR MEDICAL STUDENTS
AUTHORS:
Dr Farwa Sarwar, Dr Fatima Tariq, Dr Muhammad Rizwan
ABSTRACT:
Objective: To assess and compare the knowledge of the Integrated Disease Management of Newborns and Children (IMNCI) of final year medical students from Nishtar Medial University, Multan. Method: A cross-sectional survey of knowledge, attitudes and practice (KAP) was conducted at Nishtar Medial University, Multan using a self-filled questionnaire with 20 questions. 240 were selected for the sample, of which 184 students responded positively. The mean age of the students was M = 22.9 (SD = 0.88). Basic knowledge was defined when students answered correctly to at least half of the questions, and partial knowledge - as those who can correctly answer at least one option. The data was analyzed using SPSS 17. The study started in November 2018 and was completed by November 2019. Result: Among the respondents, 80.4% of students had basic knowledge (the ability to correctly answer 50% or more questions) about IMNCI. The basic substantive knowledge was greater in public sector universities than in private sector universities. Conclusions: The hypothesis that over 50% of students will have basic knowledge about IMNCI has been confirmed. It was shown that students had relatively greater knowledge; however, more students have partial knowledge than complete knowledge. Although the basic knowledge was found to be greater in students. Keywords: students, medicine; Child; Child, kindergarten; Knowledge, skills,
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