Author(s):
SharanKurian, Sibi Achankunju, Silpa Biju, Sneha Marcel, Sneha Priya E, Jyothilakshmi J
Email(s):
snehapriyasneha99@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/2349-2996.2023.00001 
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SharanKurian1, Sibi Achankunju1, Silpa Biju1, Sneha Marcel1, Sneha Priya E1, Jyothilakshmi J2
1Student, IVth Year BSc Nursing, Bishop Benziger College of Nursing, Kollam, Kerala, India.
2Assistant Professor, Department of Community Health Nursing, Bishop Benziger College of Nursing, Kollam, Kerala, India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 13,
Issue - 1,
Year - 2023
ABSTRACT:
The research work undertook was "A study to assess the knowledge regarding breathing exercises among post COVID-19 patients in Kerala with a view to develop an Instructional module”. The objective of the study was to: to assess the knowledge regarding breathing exercises among post COVID-19 patients in Kerala, to find out the association between knowledge regarding breathing exercises among post COVID-19 patients and selected demographic variables such as age in year, sex, type of family, area of residence, educational status, occupation, and source of information. A quantitative approach was used in the study. Convenient sampling technique was used. Sample consisted of 60 post COVID-19 patients in Kerala who are discharged from government or private hospitals in stable condition. The samples were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. A total of 60 samples were selected based on convenient sampling technique and the knowledge among post COVID 19 patients is assessed by providing self-structured questionnaire through Google forms. The structured questionnaire was given to them for completion. The time given to complete the questionnaire was 30 minutes. The tool was found to be reliable. The study result shows that 30% of sample had poor knowledge, 58% had adequate knowledge, 7% had good knowledge and 5% had excellent knowledge regarding breathing exercises among post COVID-19 patients in Kerala and there was significant association between age in years, sex, type of family and source of information at 0.05 level 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.
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SharanKurian, Sibi Achankunju, Silpa Biju, Sneha Marcel, Sneha Priya E, Jyothilakshmi J. A Study to Assess the Knowledge regarding Breathing Exercises among Post Covid-19 patients in Kerala with a view to Develop an Instructional Module. Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research. 2023; 13(1):1-4. doi: 10.52711/2349-2996.2023.00001
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SharanKurian, Sibi Achankunju, Silpa Biju, Sneha Marcel, Sneha Priya E, Jyothilakshmi J. A Study to Assess the Knowledge regarding Breathing Exercises among Post Covid-19 patients in Kerala with a view to Develop an Instructional Module. Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research. 2023; 13(1):1-4. doi: 10.52711/2349-2996.2023.00001 Available on: https://ajner.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2023-13-1-1
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