A Study to Assess the Functional Utility and Satisfaction Regarding Revised Community Health Nursing Bag Among Nursing Students

Abstract

Background: India has a large rural population with limited access to healthcare and insurance. Community nursing plays a vital role in delivering quality care at patients’ doorsteps. The revised community health nursing bag is an essential tool for homecare nursing students, facilitating effective community health procedures while minimizing infection risk. Despite its long-standing presence, the bag has not been extensively used in home visits, and students often experience discomfort during its use. Aim: The study aimed to assess the functional utility and level of satisfaction regarding the use of the revised community health nursing bag among nursing students and to determine its association with selected demographic variables. Methodology: A non-experimental descriptive design was adopted. The study included 182 nursing students selected through non-probability sampling. Data were collected using a self-structured Likert scale for functional utility and satisfaction. Reliability of the tool was 0.77 via test-retest method. Demographic data included age, gender, education, year of study, and batch. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean scores, and Chi-square tests for association at a 0.05 significance level. Results: Findings revealed that 65.4% of students reported excellent functional utility, and 73.1% were satisfied with the revised bag. Education was significantly associated with functional utility (χ² = 25.56, p < 0.05), while age and education were associated with satisfaction (Age: χ² = 13.09; Education: χ² = 17.06; p < 0.05). Other variables, including gender, showed no significant association. Conclusion: The revised community health nursing bag enhances functional efficiency and satisfaction among nursing students. It supports infection control, facilitates organized homecare delivery, and prepares students to meet contemporary community health challenges. Modifications can further improve usability and comfort.