A Study to Assess the Attitude of Public toward Nursing in Selected Community of District Patiala, Punjab
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 3
Abstract
The present study has been undertaken to assess the attitude of public towards nursing in a selected community area, Punjab. The tool for the study was structured questionnaire which consists of two parts-PART-I consisted questions related to Socio-demographic data; PART-II consisted of structured questionnaire to assess the attitude of public toward nursing. The data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistical methods. The most significant finding was that 45% were scored high score, 53% were average and 2% were low score on attitude scale. According to criteria measurement peoples who scored average to high score that is from 72-120 are having positive attitude towards nursing and peoples who scored below average that is from 24- 72 are having negative attitude. It was suggested that the most adolescents are aware of the calling & helping nature of nursing but have little knowledge about the diverse nursing career opportunities in teaching, management & administration.
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Reny Thomas
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