Factors Associated with Nurses’ Knowledge and Compliance with Evidence-Based Nursing Practice in Mainland Hospital Yaba, Lagos State

The study examines factors influencing nurses' knowledge and practice of evidence-based nursing practice (EBNP) at Mainland Hospital, Yaba, Lagos State.Using a cross-sectional design, data were collected from 97 nurses through structured questionnaires.Findings indicate a moderate knowledge level of EBNP, with a mean score of 9.42/15.While 51% of nurses demonstrated moderate knowledge, 35% had high knowledge, and 14% had low knowledge.Regarding practice, 74% reported often practicing EBNP, 9% very often, and 17% not at all.Most nurses (96.9%) believed EBNP improves patient outcomes and were willing to recommend it to colleagues, with 71.1% expressing future willingness to adopt EBNP.System-related factors, such as technology and infrastructure (x = 3.51), were the most influential, followed by organizational (x = 3.32) and nurse-related factors (x = 3.13).Patient-related factors (x = 2.98) were the least influential.Regression analysis showed that years of experience (0.175) and educational qualification (0.001) positively affected EBNP knowledge.A significant association was found between the highest nursing qualification and EBNP knowledge (2 = 14.800, p = 0.010).The study recommends EBNP-focused training and workshops to enhance nurses' knowledge and practice at Mainland Hospital.