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Are pediatric nurses prepared to respond to monkeypox outbreak?
Bothayna Nader Sadek1, Abdelaziz Hendy1, Fahad M Alhowaymel2
1Pediatric Nursing Department, Faculty Nursing Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
Plos One
|April 11, 2024
Summary
Pediatric nurses in Egypt showed low preparedness for monkeypox outbreaks, with high stress levels reported. Inadequate supplies and high workloads significantly impacted their readiness.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Nursing
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Background:
- Increasing global disasters and pandemics necessitate a prepared nursing workforce.
- Pediatric nurses require specific training for emerging infectious diseases like monkeypox.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess pediatric nurses' preparedness for a monkeypox outbreak in Egypt.
- To evaluate the stress levels experienced by pediatric nurses during a monkeypox outbreak.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study involving 416 pediatric nurses in Egyptian governmental hospitals.
- Utilized demographic forms, an Infectious Disease Outbreak Readiness & Preparedness Questionnaire, and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale-7.
Main Results:
- 81.5% of nurses demonstrated an unsatisfactory level of preparedness for monkeypox.
- High workload (96.4%) and inconsistent income (95.4%) negatively affected preparedness.
- 57.2% of nurses reported high stress levels during the outbreak.
Conclusions:
- Ensuring adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) and established protocols is vital for outbreak preparedness.
- Regular review of nurse staffing and workload distribution is crucial for optimal nurse-patient ratios.
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