عنوان مقاله :
Nurses Knowledge about correct methods of blood transfusion in Educational Health Centers in Kerman, Iran
پديد آورندگان :
Mohammadpoor ، Mahboobeh Kerman University of Medical Sciences - School of Medicine - Student Research Committee , seyed askari ، mostafa Kerman University of Medical Sciences - Shafa Clinical Research Committee , Sarani ، Arezoo Kerman University of Medical Sciences - Shafa Clinical Research Committee
كليدواژه :
Blood transfusion , Nursing , Knowledge , Educational Health Centers
چكيده فارسي :
Background and Objective: Nurses play a critical role in a safe blood transfusion. Therefore, it is crucial for them to have sufficient knowledge and experience. The aim of this study was to evaluate the nurse’s knowledge about correct methods of blood transfusion of nursing staff in educational health centers in Kerman, Iranm Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive-analytical study included all nurses (N=351) in health training centers in Kerman city in 2018. The data were collected through a self-administrated questionnaire. Data were analyzed by software SPSS version 20, using descriptive statistical tests including chi-square. Statistically significant value was considered at P ≤0.05. Results: In this study 351 nurses, 286 women (5/81%) and 65 men (18.5%), completed the questionnaire. Total mean scores of nurse’s knowledge and selfevaluation were 8.76± 2.3 and37.31 ± 3.7, respectively. A significant relationship was observed between work experience and knowledge. Also, the relationships of self- evaluation with age and workplace was significant at P ≤0.05. Conclusion: Our Result showed a moderate level of nurse’s knowledge and self- evaluation, suggesting more attempts for increasing the knowledge in healthcare workers about blood transfusion. This can be achieved by holding workshops and training classes.
