Fire safety knowledge and emergency preparedness assessment among health care workers at three hospitals in Kunene region, Namibia
The majority of the studied healthcare professionals did not have adequate knowledge regarding emergency preparedness. Addressing the gaps in fire safety knowledge and preparedness among healthcare workers is critical to ensuring a safe healthcare environment. By implementing targeted training programs and safety protocols, healthcare facilities can significantly enhance their emergency response capabilities, ultimately safeguarding both staff and patients.
Authors
- Munawar Harun Koray (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2764-4829)
- Evelina Ndapewa Johannes
Institutions
- Regional Health (US)
- Southern Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Health Services Research
- Published
- 2025-01-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-025-12211-z
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Disaster Response and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.52