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Knowledge on mucormycosis among nursing Indian students in the state of Gujarat

R Ambiha1, R Gopal1, N Siva Subramanian1

  • 1Nootan College of Nursing, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar, Gujarat-384315, India.

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|November 16, 2023
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Most nursing students in Gujarat possess inadequate knowledge of angio-invasive mucormycosis, a fungal infection. This highlights a critical need for enhanced awareness and education programs for healthcare professionals regarding this serious condition.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Angio-invasive mucormycosis is a severe fungal infection causing tissue necrosis, primarily affecting immunocompromised individuals.
  • Risk factors include diabetes mellitus, solid organ transplant, and hematological cancer.
  • Limited population-based data exists on mucormycosis prevalence in India.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the knowledge level of nursing students regarding mucormycosis.
  • To identify potential associations between demographics and knowledge of mucormycosis.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted among 100 nursing students at Nootan College of Nursing, Visnagar, Gujarat.
  • Probability sampling technique was employed for participant selection.
  • Structured questionnaires assessed knowledge, with scores categorized as poor, average, or good.

Main Results:

  • 45% of students had poor knowledge, 35% had average knowledge, and 20% had good knowledge of mucormycosis.
  • Significant associations were found between gender, program, and the level of knowledge.
  • The majority of nursing students demonstrated insufficient understanding of mucormycosis.

Conclusions:

  • A significant gap in knowledge regarding mucormycosis exists among nursing students in the studied region.
  • Targeted educational interventions are necessary to improve awareness and understanding of mucormycosis among nursing students.
  • Enhancing nursing students' knowledge is crucial for early detection and management of mucormycosis.
Keywords:
Knowledgeblack funguscovid-19mucormycosisnursing students

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