A STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE REGARDING PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID AMONG B.SC. NURSING 3rd YEAR STUDENTS, GOVERNMENT COLLEGE OF NURSING JAIPUR, RAJASTHAN, WITH A VIEW TO DEVELOP AN INFORMATION BOOKLET.

Author Name: 1. Mr. Shrikant Lata, 2.Mr. Keshav Verma, 3.Manish Kumar Degra

Volume/Issue: 06/01

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/06.2025-65655872/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Master of Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Faculty Govt. College of Nursing, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
2. Master of Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Faculty Govt. College of Nursing, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
3. Master of Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Student Govt. College of Nursing, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

ABSTRACT

This study aimed to assess the knowledge regarding psychological first aid among B.Sc. Nursing 3rd year students, government college of nursing, Jaipur Rajasthan, with a view to develop an information booklet. A quantitative research methodology with a descriptive research design. A structured knowledge questionnaire was used to assess both demographic details and knowledge-related questions regarding psychological first aid among B.Sc. nursing 3rd year students. Non-probability convenient sampling technique was used to select the sample, which include 60 B.Sc. nursing 3rd year students from Government College of Nursing, Jaipur, Rajasthan. The study concluded that B.Sc. Nursing 3rd year students had average knowledge regarding psychological first aid. Developing and disseminating informational booklets can play a pivotal role in addressing these gaps, ultimately contributing to improved knowledge and emphasize practical training on psychological first aid in nursing curriculum.

Key words: Psychological First Aid (PFA), Nursing Students, Mental Health Support, Crisis Intervention, Knowledge Assessment, Nursing Curriculum, Trauma Response, Educational Intervention.