Assessment of Healthcare Workers' Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices in Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management in Nigeria.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pressure injuries, often indicative of poor healthcare quality, cost the United States $3-$11 billion annually. After witnessing an increased incidence of pressure injuries at the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, Nigeria, we sought to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of healthcare workers regarding the prevention and management of pressure injuries.

Methods

The study was a cross-sectional survey of doctors and nurses at the hospital. The survey was pretested before being distributed via WhatsApp. Our primary outcomes were sufficient/good knowledge, a positive attitude, and proper practice of pressure injury prevention and management. Our secondary outcomes were predictors of these primary outcomes.

Results

Of 555 healthcare workers who received

SUBMITTER: Ehighibe AP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12324047 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature