STUDENT NURSE-LED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ON KNOWLEGE AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES OF HAEMOPHILIA AMONG MADONNA UNIVERSITY STUDENTS (A QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL STUDY)
Abstract
Haemophilia is a complex genetic disorder that poses significant challenges in healthcare
management. Nursing students play a crucial role in the provision of care to individuals with
hemophilia. This study addresses the need for a comprehensive educational program to equip
nursing students with knowledge and strategies for effective haemophilia care. The aim of this
quasi-experimental study was to assess the impact of a student nurse-led educational program on
the knowledge and management strategies of haemophilia among nursing students at Madonna
University, Elele, Rivers State. Nursing students at Madonna University, particularly those in their
fourth and fifth years of study, were the target population. A self-structured questionnaire was used
for data collection. The study included pre- and post-educational assessments. The sample size for
this study was 86 nursing students in 400 and 500 level, however, only 80 responses were obtained
after distribution of the instrument. Mean statistics and t-test were used for data analysis. The study
revealed that nursing students exhibited a high level of knowledge regarding haemophilia and its
management even before participating in the educational program. The program effectively
reinforced and expanded their understanding of haemophilia and its management strategies.
Statistical analysis confirmed a significant difference in knowledge levels before and after the
program, demonstrating the program's positive impact. The study concludes that the student nurseled educational program significantly enhanced the knowledge and competence of nursing students
in haemophilia and its management strategies. This underscores the vital role of healthcare
education in preparing future nursing professionals to deliver high-quality patient care. The study
recommends the continuation and expansion of similar educational programs, regular assessment
of educational tools and methods, inter-disciplinary collaboration, long-term follow-up
assessments, and comparative studies to identify the most effective educational approaches in
nursing education
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