A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE REGARDING DEMENTIA AMONG B.SC. NURSING FOURTH YEAR STUDENTS AT SELECTED NURSING COLLEGE, JAIPUR, RAJASTHAN

Author Name: 1. Dr. Jogendra Sharma, 2. Mrs. Shelly Kapoor, 3. Mukesh Kumar Choudhary

Volume/Issue: 06/09

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/03.2026-18581498/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Ph.D., Master of Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty Govt. College of Nursing, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
2. Master of Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Faculty Govt. College of Nursing, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
3. Master of Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Student Govt. College of Nursing, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

ABSTRACT

Dementia is a progressive neurodegenerative condition that affects memory, cognition, behavior, and daily functioning, posing a major challenge to healthcare systems. Nurses play a vital role in the early identification and care of individuals with dementia; therefore, adequate knowledge among nursing students is essential. This descriptive study aimed to assess the knowledge regarding dementia among B.Sc. Nursing fourth-year students at selected nursing colleges in Jaipur, Rajasthan. A quantitative research approach with a descriptive design was adopted. Data were collected using a structured knowledge questionnaire from selected participants. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis. The findings revealed varying levels of knowledge among students, with associations observed between knowledge scores and selected demographic variables. The study highlights the need for strengthened dementia-focused education in nursing curricula.

Key words: Dementia awareness, Cognitive impairment, Geriatric care, Undergraduate disorders, Clinical preparedness