A study to assess the level of knowledge regarding etiological factor of dissociative disorders among staff nurses at selected hospital, Puducherry

Abstract

Introduction: Dissociative disorders are mental disorders that involve a disconnection and lack of continuity between thoughts, memories, actions, and identity. These disorders often develop as a reaction to trauma and help keep difficult memories at bay. Objectives of the study: The main objective of the study assess the level of knowledge regarding etiological factor of dissociative disorders among staff nurses and to associate the knowledge regarding etiological factor of dissociative disorders among staff nurses with demographic variables. Methodology: A quantitative research approach and descriptive research design was selected for the present study. The sample size consists of 30 staff nurses working in SMVMCH, Puducherry. A convenient sampling technique was used to select the sample for the present study.Results: The present study revealed that, 18 (60%) of them had inadequate knowledge, 5 (16.7%) of them had adequate knowledge and 7 (23.3%) of them had moderate knowledge among staff nurses. Conclusion: The study findings concluded that majority of the staff nurses had inadequate knowledge regarding etiological factor of dissociative disorders