Author(s):
Jeeva Sebastian, Jisha Jose, Aleesha Biju, Christy Mathew, Megha Manoj, Saranya V. Sasi, Syam Kumar S.
Email(s):
syamkumars9072@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/2454-2652.2026.00018 
Address:
Jeeva Sebastian, Jisha Jose, Aleesha Biju, Christy Mathew, Megha Manoj, Saranya V. Sasi, Syam Kumar S.
Little Lourdes College of Nursing, Kidangoor, Kottayam, Kerala, India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 14,
Issue - 2,
Year - 2026
ABSTRACT:
The undergraduate nursing students of today are heavily dependent on digital platforms for education, clinical learning, and communication. However, due to inadequate awareness, many of them remain vulnerable to online threats such as phishing, identity theft, and data breaches. This study was conducted to assess the level of knowledge regarding cyber safety among B.Sc. Nursing students at a selected college in Kidangoor, Kottayam. A descriptive research design was used with a sample size of 60 students selected through random sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire comprising 25 questions and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results showed that 36.66% of the students had good knowledge, 61.66% had average knowledge, and 1.66% had poor Knowledge about cyber safety. Among demographic variables, only age was found to have a significant association with knowledge level. The findings reveal a moderate level of awareness with significant knowledge gaps. An information booklet was developed to enhance cyber safety awareness and promote safe digital practices among nursing students.
Cite this article:
Jeeva Sebastian, Jisha Jose, Aleesha Biju, Christy Mathew, Megha Manoj, Saranya V. Sasi, Syam Kumar S.. Cyber Safety knowledge among Bsc Nursing Students: A Descriptive Study. International Journal of Advances in Nursing Management.2026;14(2):87-1. doi: 10.52711/2454-2652.2026.00018
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Jeeva Sebastian, Jisha Jose, Aleesha Biju, Christy Mathew, Megha Manoj, Saranya V. Sasi, Syam Kumar S.. Cyber Safety knowledge among Bsc Nursing Students: A Descriptive Study. International Journal of Advances in Nursing Management.2026;14(2):87-1. doi: 10.52711/2454-2652.2026.00018 Available on: https://www.ijanm.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-14-2-4
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