Knowledge and attitudes towards the WHO surgical safety checklist among healthcare workers in Mogadishu, Somalia
While knowledge levels of WHO SSC among healthcare professionals in Mogadishu are generally good, attitudes towards the checklist are mixed, with a low proportion demonstrating positive attitudes. Targeted interventions, including comprehensive training programs and addressing workflow concerns, are recommended to enhance SSC implementation and use in Somali healthcare settings.
Authors
- Najib Isse Dirie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3401-8383)
- Abdishakor Mohamud Ahmed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-6118-8872)
- Mohamed Mustaf Ahmed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5991-4052)
- Mulki Mukhtar Hassan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3260-2860)
- Abdullahi Hassan Elmi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5038-8017)
- Omar Mohamed Olad
Institutions
- SIMAD University (SO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Health Services Research
- Published
- 2025-09-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-025-13327-y
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Patient Safety and Medication Errors
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.52