Assessment of Knowledge and Skill Acquisition regarding CPR Among Nursing Students in Dharwad: A Descriptive Study

Aim: This study aimed to assess the level of Knowledge and Skill Acquisition regarding CPR among Nursing Students studying in selected nursing colleges of Dharwad, Karnataka Methods: The study employs a qualitative Research approach. Data collected from a sample of 75 participants through non-probability purposive sampling. knowledge was evaluated using a structured knowledge questionnaire and skill acquisition was assessed by structured skill acquisition scale.  The methodology ensures systematic data collection and evaluation of the intervention’s impact on participants’ knowledge. Results: The study findings revealed a significant improvement in knowledge scores among alcohol and tobacco abusers regarding prevention of substance abuse following the structured teaching program. In the pre-test, 83.3% had poor knowledge, while 86.66% demonstrated good knowledge in the post-test. Notably, all participants in the “Poor” category showed complete improvement. The mean knowledge score increased from 10.16 (±2.08) in the pre-test to 15.9 (±1.81) in the post-test, with a paired t-test value of 37.54, indicating statistical significance (p<0.05). However, demographic factors like age, sex, education, and occupation did not show a significant association with knowledge scores. Overall, the structured teaching program effectively enhanced knowledge levels among alcohol and tobacco abusers, supporting the prevention of substance abuse in construction sites at Belagavi. Conclusion: The study effectively showed that the Structured Teaching Programme significantly enhanced knowledge about substance abuse prevention among alcohol and tobacco abusers. The results emphasize the potential of structured educational interventions in addressing substance abuse in this population. These findings can inform the development of targeted nursing education, evidence-based practices, community health initiatives, and future research.