Assessment of Nurses' Knowledge for the Treatment and Prevention of Pregnancy related Hypertension in Punjab, Pakistan

Abstract

The aim is to assess nurses' knowledge regarding the treatment and prevention of pregnancy-related hypertension and find out the association between knowledge of nurses and demographic characteristics. Pregnancy-related hypertension is a medical disorder characterized by vasospasm in the body's small and major arteries during pregnancy. It affects between 5% to 8% of pregnancies overall. A quantitative descriptive correlation research design was employed in the investigation. 52 nurses employed by Sir Ganga Ram Hospital were selected as a convenience non-probability sample, and they were asked to self-administer a questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistical data analysis techniques were used to examine the data. The results indicate that 75% of the study group, which consisted of individuals aged 20 to 29. Female nurses outnumbered male nurses (69.2%) in the study sample. 53.8% of survey participants held a Bachelor in nursing as their highest degree of schooling. Of the nurses in the study group, 53.8% had one to five years of experience. In conclusion, the results indicate that a greater proportion of the participants in the research group (82.7%) lack training-related courses. It is recommended that seminars, workshops and refresher training are needed to enhance the knowledge among nurses.