Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Towards Anaemia Among UNIMAS Undergraduate Nursing Students
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Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
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Anaemia, particularly iron deficiency anaemia (IDA), is a widespread health concern that can significantly affect the academic performance and well-being of university students. This cross-sectional quantitative study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, practices (KAP) towards anaemia among undergraduate nursing students at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS). A total of 163 students were selected through simple random sampling and surveyed using a validated self-administered questionnaire. Data were analysed using IBM SPSS Statistics Version 27. The results showed that 56.4% of students demonstrated good knowledge, while 68.7% had a negative attitude and 53.4% exhibited poor practices related to anaemia prevention. Weak but statistically significant positive correlations were observed between knowledge and attitude (r = 0.210, p = 0.007), knowledge and practice (r = 0.262, p = 0.001), and attitude and practice (r = 0.198, p = 0.011). These findings indicate that while knowledge levels are satisfactory, attitudes and practices remain suboptimal. The study highlights the need for enhanced educational interventions that go beyond theoretical knowledge to improve practical skills and attitudes, ultimately preparing future nurses to effectively prevent and manage anaemia.