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AIDS care in Nigeria: are nurses comfortable performing procedures?
Adetoyeje Y Oyeyemi1, Bashir O Oyeyemi, Ibrahim S Bello
1State University of New York College of Health Related Profession, Brooklyn, New York 11203, USA. oyeyemia@nychhc.org
International Journal of Nursing Practice
|January 15, 2008
Summary
Nigerian nurses reported discomfort with certain patient care tasks, particularly resuscitation and handling patients without gloves. Sociodemographic factors like marital status and gender influenced comfort levels, suggesting a need for targeted training for nurses caring for patients with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Public Health
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Nurse comfort is crucial for job retention and specialty choice.
- Understanding comfort levels in caring for patients with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is essential for quality care delivery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess Nigerian nurses' comfort levels when providing care to patients with AIDS.
- To identify sociodemographic variables influencing nurses' comfort in AIDS care.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted among 277 nurses across four Nigerian hospitals.
- The questionnaire collected data on demographics, prior experience with AIDS, and comfort with specific care tasks (vital signs, handling, enema, resuscitation, exercise/PT recommendations).
Main Results:
- Nigerian nurses expressed significant discomfort with resuscitation and handling patients without gloves.
- Being single and male gender were associated with increased comfort in taking vital signs and administering enemas.
- Discomfort levels varied across different care tasks.
Conclusions:
- Targeted orientation programs focusing on common tasks and procedures are recommended for nurses new to AIDS units.
- Addressing specific areas of discomfort can improve nurses' confidence and potentially enhance patient care.
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