Abstract
Background: Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common gastrointestinal disorder that affects daily activities, sleep quality, academic performance, and overall quality of life. Undergraduate nursing students are exposed to several GERD-related risk factors, including irregular meal timing, academic stress, clinical workload, spicy food intake, caffeine consumption, and poor sleep habits.
Aim: This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding gastro-oesophageal reflux disease among undergraduate nursing students at Jinnah Hospital Lahore.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study design was used. The study was conducted at Jinnah Hospital Lahore. A total of 260 undergraduate nursing students were selected from a population of 800 using a non-probability convenient sampling technique. Data were collected through a structured self-administered questionnaire. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 27. Frequencies, percentages, mean, standard deviation, and chi-square test were applied.
Results: The findings showed that most students had moderate knowledge, 126 (48.5%), neutral attitude, 118 (45.4%), and fair practice, 124 (47.7%), regarding GERD. Previous information about GERD was significantly associated with knowledge, attitude, and practice.
Conclusion: The study concluded that undergraduate nursing students had moderate knowledge, neutral attitude, and fair practice regarding GERD. Structured educational interventions are needed to improve awareness and preventive behaviours.