Abstract

Background: The endocrine system is essential for sustaining the body’s equilibrium and overseeing numerous physiological functions. In this intricate system, two medical conditions, hyperparathyroidism and hyperthyroidism, arise, each impacting distinct glands and resulting in specific symptomatology. This article explores the fundamental distinctions between hyperparathyroidism and hyperthyroidism, investigating the causes of two disease conditions, their symptoms, and the most effective treatment alternatives for these endocrine disorders. Hyperparathyroidism and hyperthyroidism are two terms that may appear similar, yet they refer to distinct medical conditions. Aims: To evaluate the level of level of knowledge regarding hyperparathyroidism and hyperthyroidism among staff nurses, and to find out the relationship between knowledge score regarding hyperparathyroidism and hyperthyroidism among staff nurses with selected demographic variables. Materials and Methods: The methodology employed in the current study was descriptive in nature, for evaluating the knowledge self-structured questionnaire and observational checklist were used, numbers of subjects were 40, sampling technique of the present study is purposive sampling. Results: Table 5: Revealed that majority of the respondents perceived average score that is about 5 (12.5%), and SD is 2.7. more or less similar respondents perceived good score that is about 5 (12.5%), and SD will be 2.8, and less similar respondents perceived poor score that is about 2 (5%), and SD will be 1.6. Table 6: Revealed that majority of the respondents perceived average score that is about 6 (15%), and SD is 3.1. more or less similar respondents perceived good score that is about 3 (8%), and SD will be 2.8, and less similar respondents perceived poor score that is about 2 (5%), and SD will be 1.8. Table 7: Revealed that majority of the respondents perceived average score that is about 6 (15%), and SD is 3.6. more or less similar respondents perceived very good score that is about 5 (13%), and SD will be 2.9, more or less similar respondents perceived good score that is about 3 (7%), and SD will be 2.8, and less similar respondents perceived poor score that is about 3 (7%), and SD will be 2.3. Conclusion: The findings of the study revealed that majority of the staff nurses belonged to Diploma in GNM nursing staffs perceived average knowledge, PB. B.Sc. nursing staffs perceived good knowledge, and Basic B.Sc. Nursing staffs perceived very good knowledge about hyperparathyroidism and hyperthyroidism.

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