Author(s):
B. Yasoda Prasanna Lakshmi, N. Priya Darshini
Email(s):
priyadarshini.namburi7@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/jnmr.2026.05 
Address:
B. Yasoda Prasanna Lakshmi1, N. Priya Darshini2
1B.sc Nursing, IV Year student NRI College of Nursing, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India.
2Associate Professor, Department of Medical and Surgical Nursing, NRI College of Nursing, Guntur, AP, India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 5,
Issue - 1,
Year - 2026
ABSTRACT:
The aim of the study is to assess the knowledge regarding glaucoma among 3rd year BSc nursing student’s and to determine the pre-test levels of knowledge on glaucoma with their selected demographic variables. Materials and Methods: pre-experimental one group pretest research design is to achieve the objective of the study. A total of 100 B.Sc. Nursing students were selected through non-probability purposive sampling at NRI College of Nursing, Andhra Pradesh. A structured knowledge questionnaire with 30 multiple-choice questions was administered to assess knowledge regarding glaucoma. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics (mean, percentage, standard deviation) and inferential statistics (paired t-test and Chi-square test). Results: Majority (53%) of the students had good knowledge (50-74%), while (46%) demonstrated poor knowledge (0-49% score), and only (1%) had excellent knowledge (= 75% score) regarding glaucoma. The mean test knowledge score was 14.86 ± 4.225. Statistically significant association was observed between age (?² = 13.62). However, no significant association was found between knowledge scores and religion (?² = 5.064), residence (?² =7.74), and source of information (?² =9.71).Conclusion: The findings suggest that Various health education should have to provide for improving the knowledge among nursing students on glaucoma.Integration of such technology-driven approaches into the nursing curriculum can empower students to become knowledgeable advocates for glaucoma prevention and community education.
Cite this article:
B. Yasoda Prasanna Lakshmi, N. Priya Darshini. A Study to Assess the Knowledge regarding Glaucoma among 3rd B.Sc. Nursing students at NRI College of Nursing, Chinnakakani, Guntur (Dt.), Andhra Pradesh. A and V Pub Journal of Nursing and Medical Research. 2026;5(1):20-4. doi: 10.52711/jnmr.2026.05
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B. Yasoda Prasanna Lakshmi, N. Priya Darshini. A Study to Assess the Knowledge regarding Glaucoma among 3rd B.Sc. Nursing students at NRI College of Nursing, Chinnakakani, Guntur (Dt.), Andhra Pradesh. A and V Pub Journal of Nursing and Medical Research. 2026;5(1):20-4. doi: 10.52711/jnmr.2026.05 Available on: https://www.jnmronline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-5-1-5
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