IMPACT OF BOOKLET REGARDING ROOMING IN AMONG NURSING STUDENTS IN A SELECTED NURSING COLLEGE IN BANGALORE

Rooming in, a core component of maternal and newborn care, is widely recommended for promoting breastfeeding, enhancing maternal–infant bonding, and reducing neonatal complications. Despite its importance, gaps in knowledge among nursing students may limit effective implementation in clinical settings. This study aimed to assess the knowledge regarding rooming-in and evaluate the effectiveness of an information booklet among 4th-year B.Sc. Nursing students in a selected college. A descriptive research design with a one-group pre-test post test approach was adopted, and data were collected from 41 students using a structured questionnaire consisting of demographic variables and 30 knowledge items. Data analysis included descriptive statistics such as frequency, mean, and percentage, along with paired t-test and chi square tests to determine improvement and associations.Results showed that in the pre-test, 76% of students had poor knowledge, 6% had average knowledge, and none demonstrated good knowledge of rooming-in practices. After the intervention, 72% attained average knowledge and 4% achieved good knowledge, with a significant increase in the mean score from 4.75 to 13.95. The paired t-test indicated a statistically significant improvement (p < 0.05). Among socio-demographic variables, none showed a significant association with pre test knowledge levels.The findings highlight notable knowledge gaps among nursing students and emphasize the effectiveness of structured educational interventions such as information booklets in improving awareness. Enhancing rooming-in knowledge will better prepare future nurses to support breastfeeding, strengthen maternal–infant bonding, and promote evidence-based newborn care practices.