Nursing Student´s Knowledge Assessment about Chagas Disease

Authors

  • Yuli Andrea Montaño Bohórquez Corporación mi IPS
  • Jairo Sneider Galvis Pabón FOSCAL
  • Alexandra García Rueda Universidad Industrial de Santander
  • Jessica Eliana Mendoza Becerra Universidad Industrial de Santander
  • Zayne Milena Roa Díaz Universidad Industrial de Santander
  • Martha Isabel Camargo Ramírez Universidad Industrial de Santander

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14482/sun.34.3.616.92

Keywords:

Evaluación educacional, Conocimiento, Estudiantes de enfermería, Enfermedad de Chagas.

Abstract

Objective: To determine the level of knowledge about Chagas disease that nursing students possess in a higher education institution in the department of Santander. Materials and methods: Cross-sectional study, with students of VIII and X nursing level. For the collection of information, a questionnaire based on nursing outcome indicators was applied: knowledge of the disease process related to Chagas. A univariate and bivariate descriptive analysis of the information was carried out presenting qualitative variables by absolute and relative frequencies, quantitative variables through median and range, test hypothesis by Mann Whitney U. Results: Statistically significant evidence is present in the process indicators of the disease and complications of the disease, value p <0.02. Regarding the indicator process of the disease, 48.7% of the students obtained substantial classified knowledge and 29% moderate knowledge. 55.3% have knowledge of the complications of the disease, being substantial; Similar degree of knowledge was obtained in indicators: measures to minimize the progression of the disease (60.5%) and causes or contributing factors (52.6%); in the indicator of signs and symptoms of the disease, 52.6% of the students obtained extensive knowledge, with a NOC score of 5. Conclusion: The indicator that showed a greater degree of knowledge of Chagas disease by students was signs and symptoms with extensive knowledge. This level obtained is crucial for the diagnosis, early treatment and control of the disease by the health team.

Author Biographies

  • Yuli Andrea Montaño Bohórquez, Corporación mi IPS
    Enfermera graduada de la Universidad Industrial de Santander. Cargo: enfermera líder del programa SIGOA (Sistema Integrado de Gestión del Riesgo orientado al autocuidado) de la Corporación MI IPS.
  • Jairo Sneider Galvis Pabón, FOSCAL

    Enfermero graduado de la Universidad Industrial de Santander.

    Enfermero UIS en el área de urgencias de la Fundación oftalmológica de Santander

  • Alexandra García Rueda, Universidad Industrial de Santander
    Enfermera, magíster en salud familiar. Docente de la escuela de enfermería en el área de salud pública, salud familiar y administración en salud
  • Jessica Eliana Mendoza Becerra, Universidad Industrial de Santander
    Estudiante VIII nivel. Escuela de Enfermería, Universidad Industrial de Santander
  • Zayne Milena Roa Díaz, Universidad Industrial de Santander
    Enfermera, magísteren epidemiología. Profesora en el área de salud pública e investigación
  • Martha Isabel Camargo Ramírez, Universidad Industrial de Santander
    Enfermera, magíster en salud Pública. Profesora escuela de Enfermería UIS, en las áreas de salud pública, promoción de la salud y desarrollo humano

Published

2018-03-15

Issue

Section

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

How to Cite

Nursing Student´s Knowledge Assessment about Chagas Disease. (2018). SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL SALUD UNINORTE, 34(3). https://doi.org/10.14482/sun.34.3.616.92

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