"A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge and Practice Regarding Water Sanitation and Its Contribution to Health Among College Students in Selected Nursing Colleges of Jammu"

A descriptive study to access the knowledge and practice regarding water sanitation and its contribution to health among college students in selected nursing college of Bhalwal Jammu. Material and Method:- A descriptive approach using non experimental research design and Purposive sampling technology was used to collect the data. Tool used for present study were socio demographic sheet, self-structured questionnaire tool, checklist was used to collect the data. The population consist of all college students in selected college of Jammu & sample size was 100. Results:- Among 100 college students, 43% had moderately adequate knowledge, 35% had adequate knowledge, and 22% had inadequate knowledge and the study also reveals that among 100 sample majority of the participants i.e. 60% have moderate practices, followed by high practice as 4o%. Conclusion:-The study emphasizes the need for continued awareness programs and educational interventions to improve knowledge and encourage consistent, high-level sanitary practices among students for better health outcomes.