Perception of caring behavior and associated factors among nurses and midwives working in public hospitals in Southern Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to assess the perception of caring behaviors and associated factors among nurses and midwives who provided maternal health care services at Sidama region public hospitals, Hawassa, Ethiopia.

Methods

An institutional-based cross-sectional study design was used on a sample of 269 nurses and midwives working in maternity wards in Sidama region public hospitals. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors associated with nurses' and midwives' perceptions of caring behaviors.

Results

Totally 261 nurses and midwives participated the survey. Based on the mean score, participants' perception of caring behavior was classified as higher and lower. Acc

SUBMITTER: Assefa A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9587403 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature