Vol. 7, Issue 3, Part F (2021)

Objectives: Measure attitude regarding use of community health bag and identify barriers for limited use of community health bag.

Materials and Methods: Quantitative research approach with descriptive research design were used for this study. Non-probability purposive sampling technique was used for the samples of 60 Nursing teachers. Each samples age, Qualification, Experience of work was recorded. Attitude and barriers was assessed with Rating scale and self-structured Opinionare which included opinion regarding barriers, modifications in the community health bag and use of community health bag. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used in data analysis. The findings of the rating scale were associated with the demographic variables.

Result: The findings revealed that majority 35% belonged to the of >35 year of age group, 80% of sample were Masters in Nursing, 33% the participants were with 3-5 years of experience, majority 54 (93.50%) of nursing teachers have Positive Attitude regarding use of community health bag. The demographic variable of qualification found an association with attitude as the calculated chi square value (20.35) was greater than chi square table value (7.82). Other variable Age and Experience were calculated less than chi square table value so there is no association.

Conclusion: In this study the sample having higher qualification had positive attitude regarding use of community health bag. Also certain barriers were identified by the sample and suggestions were given for the modification of bag. Thus it is necessary to remove the barriers and modify the community health bag to make it more acceptable.