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Original Research: Nurses' Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding the Sustainable Development Goals: A Global Study.
Janice Evans Hawkins1, Patrick Chiu, Mercy Ngosa Mumba
1Janice Evans Hawkins is an assistant professor in the School of Nursing at Old Dominion University, Virginia Beach, VA, where Robert Joseph Hawkins is an adjunct professor. Patrick Chiu is an assistant professor in the nursing department at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Mercy Ngosa Mumba is an associate professor and founding director of the Center for Substance Use Research and Related Conditions in the Capstone College of Nursing at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. Sarah E. Gray is the chief nursing officer for Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing in Indianapolis, IN. Contact author: Janice Evans Hawkins, jhawkins@odu.edu . The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
Most nurses want to learn more about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how they can contribute to global health. This study highlights the need for better education on SDGs for nurses worldwide.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Nursing Education
- Sustainable Development
Background:
- Nurses play a vital role in achieving the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- While SDG 3 (good health) is key, all SDGs advance universal health.
- Many nurses lack awareness of SDGs and their integration into practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess Registered Nurses' (RNs) knowledge of and attitudes toward the SDGs.
- To identify factors influencing RNs' understanding and engagement with the SDGs.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive correlational cross-sectional study design.
- Anonymous online survey administered to a diverse sample of RNs globally.
- Data analyzed using descriptive, parametric, and nonparametric statistics.
Main Results:
- Majority of nurses perceived low SDG knowledge but desired more information and action strategies.
- Nurses found SDGs relevant to practice and recognized their integral role.
- Younger nurses (<50), US-based nurses, and those in clinical/community settings reported lower SDG knowledge.
Conclusions:
- Findings enhance understanding of RNs' SDG knowledge and attitudes.
- Informs nurse educators and leaders to develop targeted strategies for SDG education.
- Increased SDG knowledge can boost nursing engagement and impact on global health goals.
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