Patients' knowledge and perception of anesthesia and the anesthetists: Cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anesthesiology was misconceived as a behind the screen specialty. Despite significant advancements in its scope, anesthesia remains have a poor public image, clients are not even aware of an anesthetist as a medically qualified health professional, particularly in underdeveloped countries. There has been very little study done on the public's awareness of anesthesia in Ethiopia. This study was conducted to assess the level of patients' knowledge and perception of anesthesia and the anesthetists.

Methods

Institution-based, cross-sectional study was conducted from January to May 2021, at the University of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital, Ethiopia. Consenting participants were asked to answer a standard questionnaire in a personal interview to assess their

SUBMITTER: Arefayne NR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9118471 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature