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To assess the level of knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of nurses regarding geriatric nursing care, and to identify factors associated with these outcomes among nurses working in specialised hospitals in North-West Ethiopia.
Facility-based, mixed-methods study, consisting of a cross-sectional survey and qualitative interviews.
Specialised hospitals in the Gojjam area, North-West Ethiopia. The study was conducted from 25 October to 30 November 2024.
For the survey component, 424 nurses were selected using simple random sampling. Twelve nurses were purposively selected for the qualitative in-depth interviews.
Knowledge and attitudes towards geriatric nursing care were measured using the Knowledge of Participants Questionnaire and the Older People in Acute Care Survey. Logistic regression identified factors associated with knowledge and attitudes. Qualitative data were analysed thematically.
44.6% (95% CI 39.8% to 49.4%) of nurses had good knowledge and 45.3% (95% CI 40.5% to 50.2%) had a favourable attitude towards geriatric nursing care. Knowledge was significantly associated with being female (AOR 1.61; 95% CI 1.02 to 2.43), holding a diploma (AOR 0.40; 95% CI 0.17 to 0.93), holding a degree (AOR 0.32; 95% CI 0.16 to 0.65), having 6–10 years of experience (AOR 0.48; 95% CI 0.31 to 0.74) and room adequacy (AOR 0.63; 95% CI 0.42 to 0.95). Attitude was associated with 6–10 years of work experience (AOR 0.65; 95% CI 0.43 to 0.99) and working in academic hospitals (AOR 0.34; 95% CI 0.21 to 0.53). Qualitative findings highlighted gaps in training, workload challenges and environmental limitations.
Less than half of nurses had good knowledge or favourable attitudes towards geriatric nursing care. Gender, educational level, experience and room adequacy were associated with knowledge, while experience and hospital type were associated with differing attitudes. Integrating geriatric nursing into the curriculum and allocating adequate resources are recommended.
by Abebe Fenta, Tebelay Dilnessa, Destaw Kebede, Mekuriaw Belayneh, Zigale Hibstu Teffera, Bewket Mesganaw, Adane Adugna, Wubetu Yihunie Belay, Habtamu Belew, Desalegn Abebaw, Bantayehu Addis Tegegne, Zelalem Dejazmach, Fassikaw Kebede, Gashaw Azanaw Amare
BackgroundCo-infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and tuberculosis (TB) is a primary cause of death and morbidity. The rate of morbidity and death from TB-HIV is still Ethiopia’s top health issue.
ObjectiveThis study aimed to assess the incidence and predictors of mortality among TB-HIV co-infected individuals on anti-TB and anti-retroviral dual Therapy at Debre Markos Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia.
MethodsA retrospective cohort study was conducted at the Debre Markos Comprehensive Specialized Hospital among 436 TB-HIV co-infected individuals. A computer-generated random sampling technique was used to select patient charts registered from September 1st, 2011, and August 31st, 2020. Epi-Data version 3.1 was used for data entry, and STATA version 13 was used for the analysis. The Kaplan-Meier survival curve was applied to estimate the cumulative survival time of the TB-HIV patients. Log-rank tests were utilized to compare the survival time across various categories of explanatory variables. Bi-variable and multivariable Cox proportional hazard models were fitted to find predictors of TB-HIV mortality.
ResultsThe mortality rate of TB-HIV co-infected individuals was 15.6%, with a median survival time of 42 months. Being male (Adjusted hazard Ratio (AHR)1.914;95%CI: 1.022–3.584), having CD4 count Conclusion and recommendation
The mortality rate among TB-HIV co-infected patients at Debre Markos Comprehensive Specialized Hospital was high. Being male gender, having a CD4 count below 50 cells/mm³, being ambulatory and bedridden, having low baseline weight, and having low hemoglobin were the important predictors of mortality. To reduce mortality, it is crucial to focus on the early identification and management of high-risk patients, particularly those with low CD4 counts, poor functional status, and low hemoglobin. Strengthening integrated TB and HIV care services is recommended to improve patient survival outcomes.
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