Nurses Knowledge about correct methods of blood transfusion in Educational Health Centers in Kerman, Iran

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran

2 Shafa Clinical Research Committee, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran

Abstract

Background and Objective: Nurses play a critical role in a safe blood transfusion. Therefore, it is crucial. for them to have sufficient knowledge and experience. The aim of this study was to evaluate the Nurses Knowledge about correct methods of blood transfusion of nursing staff in Educational Health Centers in Kerman, Iran

Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive analytical study included all nurses (N=351) in health training centers in Kerman city in 2018. The data were collected through a self-administrated questionnaire. Data were analyzed by software SPSS version 20, using statistical tests using descriptive statistics, chi-square. Statistically significant value was considered at P ≤0.05.

Results: In this study 351 nurses, 286 women (81/5%) and 65 men (18.5%), completed the questionnaire. Total mean scores of knowledge nurses and self- evaluation were 8.76± 2.3 and 37.31 ± 3.7 respectively. A significant relationship between work experience with knowledge was observed. Also, the relationship between age with self- evaluation and workplace with self- evaluation was significant value was considered at P ≤0.05.

Conclusions: Our Result showed a moderate level of knowledge nurses and self- evaluation, suggesting more attempts for increasing the knowledge of healthcare workers about blood transfusion. This can be achieved by holding workshops and training classes.

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Journal of Health Literacy
Volume 4, Issue 2 - Serial Number 14
September 2019
Pages 61-66

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