“A Study to Assess Knowledge on Respectful Maternity Care Among Nursing Students Studying in B. V.V. Sangha’s Sajjalashri Institute of Nursing Sciences Bagalkot, Karnataka, India.”

Abstract

Introduction: : Respectful maternity care (RMC) refers to the care organized for and provided to all women in a manner that maintains their dignity, privacy and confidentiality ensures freedom from harm and mistreatment, and enables informed choice and continuous support during labour and childbirth.

Objectives: “To find out the association between knowledge on Respectful maternity care               among Nursing students with their selected socio demographic variables”.

 Methods: A descriptive cross sectional design was conducted among 100 Nursing students, Sample about 100 Nursing students (50 3^rd year GNM and 50 final B.Sc.Nursing) studying  in B.V.V Sangha’s Sajjalashree   Institute Of Nursing   Sciences, Bagalkot Karnataka. For the study sample was selected by using disproportional stratified random technique.The data was collected by using the structured knowledge questionnaire. The data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics.

Results. Among 100 Nursing students, highest percentage (50%) found with moderate knowledge. respondents (48%) noticed with inadequate knowledge, In the present study sample shows only (2%) of Nursing students were having adequate knowledge. The overall knowledge score mean was 13.37 with mean percentage of 51.42 and SD ±3.24. There was a significant association found between knowledge regarding Respectful Maternity Care among Nursing students and their selected socio-demographic variables is accepted.

Conclusions: The overall study findings revealed that the mean percentage scores of RMC of Nursing students is (51.42%) .Hence study concluded that assessment and improvement in Nursing students knowledge will improve the quality of care as a means of enhancing safety during childbirth and positive childbirth experience.