INSTRUCTIVE INTERVENTION ON APPROACHES TO REDUCE CARBON FOOTPRINT IN DIALYSIS CENTRE

India is the world's third-largest producer of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs). It emitted 2.7 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2021, which constitutes 7% of the global total. Despite around 175,000 individuals undergoing renal dialysis in the country, many Healthcare Professionals (HPs) may not fully recognize the environmental impact of hemodialysis. This study aimed to evaluate and enhance HPs' knowledge about reducing the carbon footprint of dialysis Centre. Atotal of 32 HPs from the Dialysis Centre at Baba Hospital in Lucknow, UP, were selected using a convenient sampling method. The study employed a quantitative pre-experimental "one group pre-test and post-test" design. HPs' knowledge was assessed through structured questionnaires (pre-test), followed by a Instructive Intervention (II). After 7 days, the same questionnaires were administered (post-test) to measure knowledge improvement. Result showed that, most HPs were aged 31-40 years, with 59.37% male and 40.63% female. The majority were nursing officers (81.25%). The pre-test showed that 53.13% had inadequate knowledge, while none had adequate knowledge. In the post-test, 34.37% had moderately adequate knowledge, and 65.63% demonstrated adequate knowledge. The mean score difference between the pre-test and post-test was 14.84, with a t-value of 18.05, statistically significant at P<0.05. So, this study indicates a significant increase in HPs' knowledge regarding approaches to reduce carbon footprint in dialysis centre following the instructive intervention, emphasizing the need for awareness of eco-friendly dialysis practices or green Nephrology.