Medical Safety & Global Health
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Department of Nursing, Arsi University, Asella, Ethiopia

Publications

• Research Article   
  Knowledge, Attitude and Associated Factors towards Instrument Processing among Nurses Working in Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study
  Author(s): Nersin Tekle Aduguna* and Addisu Soykna Wake
  
  Introduction: Globally, hospitals have faced substantial problems because of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs). This study was intended to assess knowledge, attitude, and associated factors towards instrument processing among nurses working in Asella Referal and Teaching hospital, Ethiopia. Methods: Cross-sectional survey was done on 335 nurses working at Asella Referal and Teaching hospital, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia. The data were collected from 20th December 2021 to 29th December 2021 by face-to-face interview. Result: A total of 335 nurses participated in the study and the response rate was 99.11%. This study showed that the level of good knowledge and attitude towards instrument processing among nurses working at Asella Referal and Teaching hospital was 61.8%, and 65.4%, respectively. The multivari.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2574-0407.24.13.242

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