Assessment of knowledge of blood transfusion and its associated factors among nurses and midwives at public hospitals in Ethiopia: Cross-sectional study
Over half of nurses and midwives had inadequate knowledge of the appropriate blood transfusion. Work experience, availability of blood transfusion guidelines in the ward, and reading guidelines were significant associations with knowledge. Provide continuous in-service training, and educational programs to enhance participants' knowledge of blood transfusion.
Authors
- Gada Edea (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7439-7581)
- Habtamu Oljira
- Takele Tiki
- Yohanis Megersa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5697-0610)
Institutions
- Ambo University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Heliyon
- Published
- 2024-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e38090
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Blood donation and transfusion practices
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.66