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A study to assess the level of knowledge regarding Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection among the school students in a selected school of Guwahati, Assam

Author(s) Ms. Puspasana Yumnam, Ms. Rozmina Parbin, Ms. Ruksana Tazmin, Ms. Ruma Begum, Ms. Runa Laila, Ms. Sabina Yesmin Kazi, Ms. Saiyoda Nazmin Sultana, Ms. Sajida Begum, Ms. Salma Nargish, Ms. Saniyara Hoque, Ms. Semina Ahmed
Country India
Abstract Background: Human metapneumovirus(HMPV), a common respiratory virus, was first identified in 2001, causing infections similar to a cold or respiratory syncytial virus(RSV). It’s a significant cause of respiratory illness, particularly in children, and can lead to complications like bronchiolitis or pneumonia.
Objectives : To assess the level of knowledge regarding HMPV infection among the school students in a selected school of Guwahati, Assam.
Materials and Methods: The study adopted a Non-Experimental descriptive research design, 40 students studying in a selected school of Guwahati, Assam were recruited as sample of the study using Non probability convenience sampling technique. The tool used for the study are demographic variables and self-structured knowledge questionnaire. Data were analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results: The findings of the study revealed that out of 40 students 21(52.5%) of the students were in the age group of 14-15 years, 25(62.5%) of the students were male, 21(52.5%) of the students belong to Hinduism religion, 18(45%) of the students belong to class 7, 17(42.5%) of the students source of information were from mass media, 18(45%) of the students educational qualification of father were matric passed, 15(37.5%) of the students educational qualification of mother were both under matric and matric passed. In level of knowledge of the school students regarding HMPV infection , majority 20(50%) had moderate knowledge. The mean score of the level of knowledge was 10.15 with standard deviation was 2.537. There was significant association of knowledge regarding HMPV infection among school students with selected demographic variables that is mothers educational qualification but there was no association with other demographic variables such as age, gender, religion, class, source of information, educational qualification of father.
Conclusion: The study concluded that knowledge regarding HMPV infection among the school students was moderate. Therefore educational programs are needed to improve such knowledge.
Keywords Assess, Knowledge, HMPV infection, School students, School.
Published In Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On 2025-07-05
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