A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE REGARDING COVID-19 VACCINATION AMONG ADULTS IN KERALA, WITH A VIEW TO DEVELOP A SELF INSTRUCTIONAL MODULE
Chitra B.*, Christeena Varghese, Elvina, Fathima S., Feba Shaji and Jyothilakshmi J.
ABSTRACT
A descriptive study to assess the knowledge regarding COVID 19 vaccination among adults in Kerala, with a view to develop an instructional module. The objective of the study was: to assess the knowledge regarding COVID 19 vaccination among adults in Kerala, to find out the association between knowledge regarding COVID 19 vaccination among adults and selected demographic variables such as age in years, gender, area of residence, education, occupation and income. A quantitative approach was used in the study. Purposive sampling technique was used sample consisted of 100 adults of age group 18-45 in Kerala. The tool used for the data collection consisted of demographic proforma and structured knowledge questionnaire. The tool was found to be reliable. The data collected through goggle forms via online platform. The study result shows that 26% of sample had good knowledge, 66% had moderate and 8% had poor knowledge regarding COVID 19 vaccination among adults in Kerala. The association was computed by using chi square test. It was inferred that the present study shows significant association between knowledge and demographic variables age, gender, area of residence, education, occupation and income at 0.05 of significance. Based on the findings the investigators have drawn implication which were of vital concerns in the field of nursing practice, nursing administration and nursing education for future development.
Keywords: Assess, Knowledge, COVID 19 vaccine.
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