Quantitative Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Cold Chain Maintenance among Nursing Students in Selected College of Nursing in New Delhi
Journal Title: International Journal of Nursing & Midwifery Research - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 3
Abstract
Introduction: A cold chain can be defined as a temperature-controlled supply chain. An unbroken cold chain is an uninterrupted series of storage and distribution activities which maintain a given temperature range. Cold chain maintenance is an essential activity to maintain potency of vaccines and prevent adverse effects following immunization. The challenges faced in delivering lifesaving vaccines to the targeted beneficiaries need to be addressed from the existing knowledge and learning from the past. Methods: The present study was conducted to assess the knowledge regarding cold chain maintenance among nursing students. A descriptive research design was used in the present study. The study was conducted on 2nd Year Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (DGNM) students after obtaining permission from concerned authorities. A structured knowledge questionnaire was used to collect the data. Data was analysed and interpreted using descriptive statistics. Results: The findings of the study showed that 71% of the samples have average knowledge, 26% of the samples have poor knowledge, 3% of the samples have good knowledge and no one has excellent knowledge regarding cold chain maintenance. Conclusion: The present study emphasizes on increasing the existing knowledge of nursing students regarding cold chain maintenance to combat challenges faced in delivering lifesaving vaccines to the targeted beneficiaries.
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Ashin Merlin Jacob
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