A STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE ON ANTI-RAGGING AMONG 3RD SEMESTER B.SC. NURSING STUDENTS IN A SELECTED COLLEGE

Author Name: 1. Ms. Kanchan M Londhe

Volume/Issue: 06/07

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/12.2025-79453399/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. MSc. Nursing (Medical Surgical Nursing), Associate Professor, SMBT, Institute of Nursing, Nashik, India

ABSTRACT

Background: Ragging is a social menace that has been recognized as a serious issue in educational institutions across India. It is an act that causes physical, psychological, or emotional harm to students, particularly freshers, under the pretext of interaction or initiation. Ragging not only violates human rights and dignity but also hampers the learning environment, leading to anxiety, depression, poor academic performance, and in some cases, severe health consequences. Objectives: The study aimed to assess knowledge regarding anti-ragging and its association between knowledge on anti-ragging and selected demographic variables. Methodology: A descriptive research approach was adopted, and 60 students of third semester were selected using non-probability purposive sampling from selected college in Nashik. Results: The study found that: Majority of Men’s (62%) and females (38%). Existing knowledge: awareness (93.6%), ragging crime (93.7%), first learned policy (39.2%), subjected to ragging, Physical (12.7%), verbal (19%), do you have Antiragging committee (88.5%). Conclusion: The study highlights the need for promoting Nursing students, as future healthcare professionals, must be aware of these policies and preventive measures. Their knowledge and attitudes toward ragging play a crucial role in shaping a safe campus culture.

Key words: Knowledge, Anti-Ragging, 3rd Semester B.Sc. Nursing Students.