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ArticleJournal of clinical laboratory analysis2025

Assessment of Healthcare Professionals' Knowledge Regarding Nontuberculosis Mycobacterial Infections at Debre Tabor Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia, 2024: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Teklehaimanot Kiros, Mulat Erkihun, Bekele Sharew, Andargachew Almaw, Ayenew Assefa, Tegenaw Tiruneh, Birhanu Getie, Yenealem Solomon, Shewaneh Damtie

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Teklehaimanot KirosDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3107-4833
Mulat ErkihunDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8149-4100
Bekele SharewDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7575-2387
Andargachew AlmawDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Ayenew AssefaDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Tegenaw TirunehDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Birhanu GetieDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Yenealem SolomonDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2033-5663
Shewaneh DamtieDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.

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Abstract

backgroundNontuberculosis mycobacteria (NTM) are environmental pathogens that can cause pulmonary infections, especially among the immunocompromised population. There is limited research on healthcare professionals' knowledge of NTM infections in Ethiopia. This study aimed to evaluate healthcare professionals' knowledge about NTM infections at Debre Tabor Comprehensive Specialized Hospital (DTCSH).

methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted from March 5 to July 30, 2024 at DTCSH to evaluate the knowledge of 292 healthcare professionals on NTM infections. A semi-structured questionnaire was used for data collection, and the data were analyzed using SPSS version 25. The study's findings were presented through texts, tables, and figures.

resultsOf all the participants, 160 (54.8%) were male, and the majority 153 (52.4%) were 36-45 years old. Nurses made up the largest professional group, 127 (43.5%). Approximately 59% of healthcare professionals showed good knowledge of NTM infections. In this study, a higher percentage of female [92 (69.7%)] participants demonstrated good knowledge compared to males [83 out of 160 males (51.9%)]. Similarly, 35 doctors (89.7%) and 80 nurses (63%) demonstrated favorable knowledge. Only 52.4% could distinguish between NTM and Mycobacterium tuberculosis infections. Notably, 77.4% recognized that NTM infections are more common in immunocompromised individuals, yet only 20.5% knew that NTM species are not typically treated with anti-tuberculosis drugs.

conclusionThe knowledge gaps among healthcare professionals regarding NTM infections necessitate focused educational initiatives to improve their ability to manage these infections. The focused training is essential for enhancing the management and identification of NTM infections.

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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth PersonnelMycobacterium Infections, NontuberculousAdultCross-Sectional StudiesEthiopiaFemaleHospitals, SpecialHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesEthiopiahealthcare professionalsknowledgenontuberculous mycobacteria

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