Journal of Rehabilitation Research Current Updates
Assessment of the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Related Attributes About Neonatal Resuscitation Among Health Care Providers at Hawassa University: A Cross-Sectional Study
Abstract
Abrham Bire Akeberegn, Meseret Asefa Yirga and Amanuel Anegagregn Bizuneh
Background Birth asphyxia remains major causes of neonatal mortality in Ethiopia. Most asphyxia related problems defy if medical professionals are proficient in neonatal resuscitation. However, little is known about how well-versed in neonatal resuscitation the health care providers are at Sidama regional state hospitals in Ethiopia.
Objective To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and related attributes about newborn resuscitation among medical professionals in hospitals in Sidama region of Ethiopia.
Method A cross-sectional study was employed from October to December 2023, and 192 medical professionals took part as participants. Data was collected via a self-administered questionnaire, and SPSS version 25 was utilized for coding, input and analysis. When a logistic regression analysis unveils correlation, and a value of p< 0.05 with a 95% confidence interval was achieved, a statistically significant relationship was proclaimed.
Result A response rate of 92.3% was obtained. 62% of the participants’ demonstrated good knowledge about NR, with a mean knowledge score of 20.9. According to the findings, nurses (AOR: 0.07, 95% CI [0.01, 0.32]; p<0.001), those with NR training (AOR: 2.31, 95% CI [1.08, 4.95]; p<0.001), and people with access to guidelines (AOR: 2.45, 95% CI [1.10, 5.41]; p=0.011) knew more about neonatal resuscitation.
Conclusion 62% of medical experts although they knew enough, the study field of the participants, the availability of guidelines, and the presence of trained medical personnel all had an impact on their knowledge. In addition to teaching fundamental procedures during medical education, simulation-based routines and periodic NR training are required to improve neonatal outcome.