A study to assess the knowledge of nurses regarding investment in non-communicable disease prevention and management to advance the Sustainable Development Goals in selected tertiary hospital of western Maharashtra

Lt Col Yamuna CB

Volume : VIII, Issue : V, May - 2019

A study to assess the knowledge of nurses regarding investment in non-communicable disease prevention and management to advance the Sustainable Development Goals in selected tertiary hospital of western Maharashtra

Lt Col Yamuna Cb

Abstract :

Background The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), otherwise known as the Global Goals, are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. These 17 Goals build on the successes of the Millennium Development Goals, while including new areas such as climate change, economic inequality, innovation, sustainable consumption, peace and justice, among other priorities. The goals are interconnected – often the key to success on one will involve tackling issues more commonly associated with another. Objectives 1. To assess the knowledge of nurses on investment in non-communicable disease prevention and management to advance the Sustainable Development Goals 2. To find the association between knowledge of non-communicable disease prevention and management to advance the Sustainable Development Goals and selected socio demographic data Methods A cross sectional survey was conducted over a period of six weeks among 200 nurses in a selected military hospital. Random sampling was done and nurses were interviewed through a semi structured questionnaire. Results Out of 200 respondents 30(15%) had excellent knowledge 63(31.5%) had good knowledge, 40(20%) had average knowledge 67(33.5%) had poor knowledge. Conclusion The study revealed a gap between the knowledge of nurses regarding prevention and management of non-communicable disease to advance the Sustainable development goals.it identified the need of the hour for the nurses to earn more knowledge about the non-communicable disease prevention and the role of it in achieving the SDGs. Nurses as an important part of health system needs to strengthen their knowledge in this regard. It was also very motivating to know that 15% had excellent knowledge about the topics which will contribute towards achieving the SDGs.