Keywords
ood-related emergencies
Emergency nursing knowledge
Nursing students
Pakistan
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Abstract
Background: Flood-related disasters pose a significant threat to public health in Pakistan, particularly in Swat district, where recurrent flooding disrupts healthcare delivery. Nurses are at the forefront of emergency response; therefore, disaster preparedness and emergency nursing knowledge are essential to ensure effective patient care during such crises. However, limited evidence exists regarding the readiness of nursing students to respond to disaster situations.
Aim: This study aimed to assess the relationship between flood-related disaster preparedness and emergency nursing knowledge among final-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students in Swat district.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study design was adopted, involving 150 final-year BSN students selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire that assessed demographic information, disaster preparedness, and emergency nursing knowledge. Descriptive and inferential statistics, including correlation analysis, were applied to determine associations between variables.
Results: Findings revealed that 94% of the participants were male students. The overall level of disaster preparedness and emergency nursing knowledge was moderate. A significant positive correlation was observed between disaster preparedness and emergency nursing knowledge, indicating that higher preparedness was associated with better knowledge. Furthermore, education level demonstrated a significant influence on knowledge scores, suggesting that advanced training enhanced students’ competencies.
Conclusion: The study highlights the critical link between disaster readiness and nursing knowledge, emphasizing the need for structured training and curricular integration of disaster preparedness modules. Strengthening theoretical and practical skills will enable nursing students to respond effectively in flood-related emergencies.