Knowledge

Nursing is a highly demanding and stressful profession that requires the ability to cope with critically ill or dying clients and medical emergencies. Nurses often encounter tough situations that demand dedication, sound academic knowledge, clinical skills, and time management to complete multiple tasks effectively. Coping strategies and resilience are essential to maintain well-being and ensure quality patient care. The objectives of present works are To assess pre-existing knowledge regarding stress management among ICU nursing officers in a selected hospital at Hassan. To evaluate the effectiveness of a self-instructional module (SIM) on stress management. To determine the association between pre-test knowledge scores and demographic variables. An interventional one-group pre-test post-test pre-experimental design was adopted. Forty participants were selected using purposive sampling. Data was collected through a structured knowledge questionnaire. The SIM was administered after the pre-test, and the post-test was conducted after 7 days. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The mean post-test knowledge score (72.18%) was significantly higher than the pre-test score (36%) (Paired t = 21.915, df = 39, p < 0.001). Pre-test knowledge levels were significantly associated with number of children. The study concluded that the self-instructional module was effective in improving knowledge regarding stress and its management among ICU nursing officers.

To evaluate the general public's awareness, knowledge, attitude, and behavior about the use of antibiotics and the emergence of antibiotic resistance. From January to April 2025, A study using a cross-sectional survey standardized question was given to the participants.  To gather information from 205 respondents, a questionnaire was created. In order to gather information on sociodemographic traits, antibiotic use, antibiotic knowledge, and antibiotic resistance, the survey was divided into three components. A total 205 participated in this study, 52.7% were male and 46.3% were female successfully answered every question, demonstrating a 99% response rate.  118 participants, or 57.6% of the sample, agreed with that the use of antibiotics was a significant and grave public health concern in your community. And the 39 (19%) patient ware not aware about antibiotic resistance is a growing concern in your community. The result of study show that patient and public aware to use of antibiotic and antibiotic resistance. The present study discovered that a high proportion of participants unaware being of "Antibiotic resistance and its risk to public health". To change their attitudes about the use of antibiotics and their knowledge and views of antibiotic resistance, more educational programs are required.  Overall, the study participants had an extensive knowledge of antibiotic resistance.