KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES OF FAMILY PLANNING AMONG STAFF NURSES OF LIAQUAT UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL JAMSHORO, SINDH

Abstract

Objective: To assess the level of knowledge and practices among married nurses of Liaquat University Hospital, Jamshoro/ Hyderabad Method and Design: Study design was Descriptive Cross sectional which conducted at Liaquat University of Medical Health Sciences (LUMHS) Jamshoro, Sindh in 08 months (May 2017 to Dec; 2017). Study population was Staff Nurses of LUH through simple random sampling. 88 Sample size was calculated on prevalence rate of Sindh province given in PDHS 2012-15.Structured questionnaire modified and developed in English language. Medical terms simplified into common language, which constituted questions regarding Support and practice towards Family Planning methods. The questionnaire was pre-tested. Data analyzed on SPSS IBM-21.0 version. The descriptive statistics were used to categorize the study population. The frequency and percentage tables were formed and chi square was analyzed. Results: Professional education were found as 49(55.7) were having only Diploma in General Nursing whereas 39(44.3) were nursing graduate having degree of Post RNB. Sc Nursing.Most of the respondents 55(62.5) were that opinion that we should have 3 or less than 3 children while 33(37.5) were responded that they should have 4 or more than 4 children. Job Experience and Number of children have statistically significant association with knowledge, having p-value 0.009 and 0.002 respectively Conclusion: Nurses were found good at knowledge on family planning services. But needs Communication behavioral change interventions to overcome promote good method of practices