Level Of Knowledge Regarding Sustainable Development Goals Among Under Graduate Students- A Descriptive Cross Sectional Study
Keywords:
sustainable development goals,under graduate students ,goals ,health and education.Abstract
Background: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted by the United Nations in 2015, universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all by 2030. The nursing profession has a longstanding tradition of contributing to public health initiatives, and its involvement in achieving the SDGs is vital. However, understanding the depth to which nursing students are aware of, engaged with, and actively applying SDG principles in their education and future practice is crucial to ensuring that nursing curricula are aligned with global health priorities.Nursing education programs have started to incorporate global health frameworks and sustainable practices into their curriculam, but the level of understanding among students remains an area of concern. Some studies suggest that there are gaps in nursing students’ knowledge of the SDGs .
Aim: To assess the knowledge, regarding Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) among under graduate students in order to identify gaps and promote awareness and engagement in sustainable health and development initiatives.
Methods: The study conducted with descriptive approach.400 students were selected Shri sathya Sai College of Nursing by Convenient Sampling technique. The data were collected from the participant using self-administered questionnaire. The data analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results: The analysis revealed that 400 students surveyed, the majority (264 students or 66.0%) demonstrated an average level of knowledge about the SDGs. A significant proportion (126 students or 31.5%) exhibited poor knowledge, while only a small number (10 students or 2.5%) showed good knowledge of the SDGs.
Conclusions: The findings of this study reveal that while undergraduate students demonstrate a general awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), there are notable gaps in their in-depth understanding and practical knowledge of specific goals and their relevance to local and global contexts. This indicates a need for enhanced integration of SDG-related content into higher education curricula across disciplines. Strengthening educational strategies through workshops, seminars, and curriculum-based approaches can play a crucial role in equipping students with the knowledge and motivation required to actively contribute to sustainable development.
