A descriptive study to assess the knowledge regarding torch infections among staff nurses working in maternity units of selected hospitals Jalandhar, Punjab with a view to develop an information booklet on prevention and management of torch infection

Background of the study: TORCH infections are potentially severe infection and its prevention is most often based on serological screening in pregnant women. Many cases could be prevented by simple precautions during pregnancy. Aiming to assess the knowledge about TORCH infections among Staff nurses, As TORCH infections are transmitted from mother-to-child (MTC) through placenta, early diagnosis and treatment can prevent serious and irreversible fetal damage. Thus, nurses who provide prenatal care must be appropriately trained on prophylactic, diagnostic, and clinical aspects of TORCH infections. Therefore, the study title “A descriptive study to assess the knowledge regarding TORCH infections among staff nurses working in maternity units of selected hospitals Jalandhar, Punjab, with a view to develop an information booklet on prevention and management of TORCH infections.”Methodology: A quantitative research approach and descriptive research design was used for the research study. The study was conducted at Civil Hospital, Jalandhar, Punjab. The study sample comprised of 60 staff nurses. Non -probability purposive sampling technique was used for the selection of samples. Self - structured knowledge questionnaire containing 30 items was used to assess the knowledge of staff nurses.Result and conclusion: The findings revealed that the mean of the knowledge score was 18.55 (± 3.06) with mean difference 30.91%. Hence, the results depicts that most of the staff nurses had an average knowledge regarding TORCH infections.Recommendations: The study can be done on large sample in different settings. It can also be done in quasi - experimental and comparative form to assess the knowledge regarding TORCH infections.