A study to assess the knowledge on Guillain barre syndrome among nurses at selected hospital in Chennai

Abstract

To assess the level of knowledge on Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) among nurses and its association with selected demographic variables. This quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted at Chettinad Hospital, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu. A total of 100 staff nurses were selected using non-probability purposive sampling. Data was collected through a self-structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study found that 74% had inadequate knowledge, 21% had moderate knowledge, and only 5% had adequate knowledge. Knowledge of GBS was significantly associated with demographic variables such as area of work, familiarity through friends and relatives, and years of experience. The results indicate that most nurses have inadequate knowledge about GBS.