AWARENESS AT NURSING LEVEL- BOON FOR HCV MANAGEMENT

Introduction: Hepatitis C virus (HCV)causes chronic infection in majority of cases but in few can also present as acute hepatitis and has already impacted170 million people worldwide which amounts to 3% of total world population and they are atfuture risk of developing cirrhosis and liver cancer.

Aim: To assess the effectiveness of self-instructional module on knowledge and awareness regarding prevention and control of hepatitis C among B.Sc. Nursing 4^th year students of College of Nursing at PGIMS Rohtak.

Methodology: The study was done on 70 students of B.Sc. Nursing 4^th year students of College of Nursing, PGIMS Rohtak from 1^st Jan.2020 to 8^th Feb.2020, to assess the effectiveness of self-instructional module on knowledge and awareness regarding preventive measures of HCV.

Results: The administration of self-instructional module in posttest leads to more knowledge in students about HCV, thus enabling them, to take care of themselves, their family and patients in better way. There is partial significant association between knowledge with selected demographic variables.