Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Hepatitis B among Nursing Students, Guwahati, Assam: A Descriptive Study

Sushma Thangjam

Abstract: Introduction: Hepatitis B is a virus that causes serious inflammation of the liver. Chronic Hepatitis B can cause liver cell damage which can lead to cirrhosis and cancer. There is no specific and effective therapy against this dreadful disease; hence prevention of the disease through education and vaccination remains the only methods of choice for its control and eradication. Objectives: The study is to assess the level of knowledge regarding prevention of Hepatitis B among the GNM Nursing students and to find the association between the levels of attitude with selected demographic variables. Methods: Non-experimental/quantitative research approach and descriptive research design was adopted in the study. A total 100 GNM Nursing students are selected from Pratiksha School of Nursing, Guwahati, by using Purposive sampling technique. Structured knowledge questionnaire was used to assess the level of knowledge. Result: The study results show that majority i.e. 63% had good knowledge followed by 22% of average knowledge regarding the prevention of Hep-B. The finding also reveals that the mean score is 11.68±2.78, there was no any association of knowledge and value of age, sex, previous knowledge, types of family & residence. But, it shows the association of knowledge with the qualification among the GNM Nursing students.

Keywords: Knowledge, Hepatitis-B, nursing students, Prevention

How to Cite?: Sushma Thangjam, "Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Hepatitis B among Nursing Students, Guwahati, Assam: A Descriptive Study", Volume 14 Issue 8, August 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1535-1538, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25827114209, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25827114209