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@article{187316,
        author = {Mr. Shivanshu Kumar and Dr. K. Latha and Dr. Shaveta Sharma and Pintu Kumar and Anup Kumar and Manish Kumar and Adarshani Pandey and Asha Kumari},
        title = {A Study to Assess Knowledge Regarding Tuberculosis Related to DOTS & DOTS Plus with Nursing Students of NNC, Jamuhar.},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {6},
        pages = {4972-4977},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=187316},
        abstract = {Background: Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health challenge, especially in developing countries like India. Effective TB control relies heavily on following treatment protocols such as Directly Observed Treatment, Short-course (DOTS) and DOTS Plus, particularly for multidrug-resistant TB. Nursing students, as future healthcare providers, need to have a solid understanding of TB and its management to provide high-quality patient care.
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge of nursing students at NNC, Jamuhar about TB, including the DOTS and DOTS Plus strategies, and to identify knowledge gaps to guide educational efforts.
Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional research design was used involving undergraduate nursing students at NNC, Jamuhar. A structured and validated questionnaire was utilized to assess knowledge of TB causes, transmission, symptoms, DOTS treatment protocols, and DOTS Plus for multidrug-resistant TB. Sampling was conducted using stratified random methods, and data were analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results: Most nursing students showed inadequate to moderate knowledge of TB. About 70% had inadequate knowledge, 25% had moderate knowledge, and only 5% had adequate knowledge of TB, DOTS, and DOTS Plus. Knowledge of basic TB concepts was fair, but there were significant gaps in understanding DOTS Plus protocols and managing multidrug-resistant TB. Academic progress and previous clinical experience positively influenced knowledge scores.
Conclusion: The study reveals important gaps in nursing students’ knowledge about TB, especially in advanced treatment strategies like DOTS Plus. It emphasizes the urgent need to revise and strengthen the nursing curriculum and clinical training to enhance TB-related knowledge and better prepare students for effective patient care and TB control.},
        keywords = {Tuberculosis, DOTS, DOTS Plus, Nursing Students, Knowledge Assessment, Multidrug-Resistant TB, Nursing Education.},
        month = {November},
        }