Knowledge of Primary Health Care Services and Health Practices Among Female Nurses Working in Health Institutions in Pankshin Town of Plateau State.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to find out the knowledge of primary health care services and health practices among female nurses working in health institutions in Pankshin town of Plateau state. The study used 93 female nurses working in Primary Health Centres in Pankshin. The findings of the study showed that nurses had high level of knowledge in items relating to primary health care with none having less than 50% response. The nurses practice preventive care since no item had less than 50% response. The nurses equally practice good restorative health care since majority indicated that they visit a general medical practitioner, 92(97.67%) response. Based on these results and others it was recommended among others that though generally the respondents practice good health habits, it is important to create awareness among the nurses concerning ways of promoting health practices. This could be done by organizing workshops using materials that will provide the needed knowledge and skills for ideal health promotion in the community.