TRAINING PROGRAM FOR NURSING STAFF REGARDING VIRAL HEMORRHAGIC FEVERS IN A MILITARY HOSPITAL

Area of Science:

• Infectious Diseases
• Public Health
• Nursing Education

Background:

• Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) are severe, multisystem illnesses affecting the vascular system.
• VHFs include diseases like Ebola, Dengue, and Hantavirus, posing significant health risks.
• Effective nursing care is crucial for managing patients with VHFs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the impact of an educational training program on staff nurses' knowledge and attitudes towards VHFs.
• To assess the relationship between personal data and nurses' knowledge/attitude changes regarding VHFs.
• To gather feedback on the training program's effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

Main Methods:

• A ten-session educational training program was delivered to staff nurses.
• Pre-test, post-test, and follow-up tests were used to measure knowledge and attitude changes.
• Statistical analysis examined the impact of training and the relationship with personal data.

Main Results:

• The training program significantly enhanced nurses' knowledge and attitudes towards VHFs patients.
• Knowledge scores improved across most VHFs, with varying statistical significance.
• Nurses showed a significant positive shift in attitude towards VHFs patients post-training.

Conclusions:

• The educational program positively impacted nurses' knowledge and attitudes regarding VHFs.
• While knowledge and attitudes improved, over 50% of nurses lacked confidence in practical application.
• Training facilities and content were well-received, though some found materials difficult to apply.