Knowledge and Attitude on Neonatal Resuscitation Among Nursing Students: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Abstract

Aim: This study assesses nursing students' knowledge and attitudes toward neonatal resuscitation.

Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted at a nursing college in June 2024. Participants were selected through purposive sampling. Data on knowledge and attitudes toward neonatal resuscitation were collected using self-administered web-based questionnaires. Statistical analyses were used to examine the comparisons, correlations, and predictors, including t-tests, ANOVA, Pearson correlation tests, and binomial logistic regression.

Results: Statistical analyses showed that 45.2% of nursing students had moderate knowledge, 39% had good knowledge, and all exhibited positive attitudes. BSc nursing students, those with prior neonatal resuscitation training, and those who had witnessed or performed resuscitation had significantly higher knowledge (p ≤.001). III-year Diploma students, those aged 22-23, and students with 6-10 days of NICU/labor room posting also had higher knowledge (p ≤ .001, p ≤ .005). Additionally, BSc students and those with prior training displayed significantly more positive attitudes (p ≤ .001). A moderate positive correlation was found between knowledge and attitude, with key predictors being labor room posting duration for knowledge and exam marks for attitude.

Conclusion: This study highlights the need for improved neonatal resuscitation education and training of nursing students to improve outcomes and reduce mortality rates among newborns. To ensure effective newborn care, educational programs can be designed to target specific areas such as clinical exposure and resuscitation training. Comprehensive training initiatives aligned with international guidelines are vital for developing proficient neonatal resuscitation practices. Such proactive approaches can help build a cohort of competent healthcare professionals who can deliver timely and effective interventions, thereby ensuring the well-being of newborns.