• Nisha P Nair
• Usha M Thomas

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the inflammatory disorder caused by the abnormal growth of pathogens in urinary tract. Infection when it affects the lower urinary part it is known as simple cystitis and when it affects upper urinary tract, it is known as Pyelonephritis. Urinary tract infection is the second most common type of the infection in the body. Owing to female anatomy, women are most commonly affected by UTI than men. Aim: The study was aimed to assess the knowledge of nursing students regarding risk factors, prevention and management of urinary tract infection. Study approach: Descriptive survey approach was used. Simple random sampling was adopted to select 100 nursing students. Tool and technique: Structured knowledge questionnaire was used to collect data. Results: Majority (80%) of nursing students had average knowledge regarding risk factors, prevention and management of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Conclusion: Study concluded that there is vital requirement in creating awareness among nursing students regarding urinary tract infection.

Knowledge, urinary tract infection, nursing students.

"Knowledge of Nursing students on risk factors, prevention and management of urinary tract infection", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 9, page no.d698-d703, September-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2209382.pdf

"Knowledge of Nursing students on risk factors, prevention and management of urinary tract infection", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 9, page no. ppd698-d703, September-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2209382.pdf