ArticleSAGE open medicine2021
Knowledge of childhood autism among nurses working in governmental hospitals of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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- Knowledge, Beliefs, Practice Challenges, Training Barriers and Needs of Kazakhstani Nurses in the Care of Autistic Patients: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Article
- Awareness and Knowledge About Autism Among ASHA Workers: A Cross-sectional Study.Indian journal of psychological medicine · 2025Article
- Developmental Psychology and Healthcare Professions: Autism Knowledge Among Nurses: An Observational Study.Clinics and practice · 2024Article
- Knowledge, attitudes, and practices on child and adolescent mental health among healthcare workers in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review.International journal of mental health systems · 2024Article
- Knowledge about childhood autism among nurses in family health centers in southeast Turkey.International journal of developmental disabilities · 2024Article
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Abstract
introductionAutism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that occurs in the early childhood period and is characterized by altered social interaction, communication problems, repetitive, and stereotyped behavior. Genetic, environmental, or physical risk factors are associated with prenatal, natal, or postnatal complications, leading to the development of autism spectrum disorders. Prompt diagnosis and management should be an integral component of the care provision in countries like Ethiopia.
objectiveThis study aimed to assess knowledge of childhood autism among nurses working in governmental hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
methodsInstitutional based cross-sectional study design was used. The sample size was calculated using the single population proportion formula, and the final sample size was 360. Final study subjects were selected by using the simple random sampling method. Data were collected using structured self-administered questionnaires and were then coded and entered into Epi-data version 3.1 and exported to SPSS version 21 for analysis. Descriptive statistics were utilized to show frequencies and percentages, and analysis of variance was carried out to compute the association between the dependent and independent variables. Independent t-test was also done to see the association between dependent variables and independent variables with two means. A p-value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
resultsThe mean score for knowledge-related items was 8.79 ± 0.4. In this study, out of 331 nurses, 180 (54.35%) had good knowledge. Significant mean score difference was observed among age distribution (F-Ratio = 2.8, p-value = 0.04), level of education (F-ratio = 13.97, p < 0.001) and work experience (F-Ratio = 3.07 p-value = 0.017).
conclusionA significant gap was observed in the overall knowledge of childhood autism among nurses employed in the governmental hospitals of Addis Ababa. The respondents' knowledge level was significantly different among age group distributions, education levels, and work experience.
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