Knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward bioterrorism preparedness among nurses: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Bioterrorism is an important topic in the field of biosecurity. Nurses, the largest group of healthcare workers, play a critical role in addressing the threat of bioterrorism. This study aimed to examine the present level of bioterrorism knowledge, attitudes, and practices among nurses. It also explored the relationships among bioterrorism knowledge, attitudes, and practices, as well as demographic variables that influence the scores of each dimension.

Methods

A descriptive correlational research design was conducted using a convenience sample of 429 nurses in five tertiary general hospitals in Tianjin. Registered nurses with six months or more of work experience, currently still working in hospitals, and volunteering to participate in the study are included; othe

SUBMITTER: Li T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11558894 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature