ArticleAdvances in medical education and practice2025
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Clinical Laboratory Workers Towards Achieving the Sample Collection Method and Turnaround Time in Dhamar Hospitals -Yemen.
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Background: Effective management of laboratory turnaround time (TAT) and adherence to sample collection protocols are essential for clinical efficiency and patient care. While WHO recommends TAT monitoring for performance evaluation, resource-limited settings such as Yemen face systemic challenges, including inconsistent training, poor infrastructure, lack of ongoing oversight, and limited use of electronic archiving systems, which can undermine compliance. Aim: This study assessed the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) of clinical laboratory workers in Dhamar, Yemen, regarding sample collection methods and TAT to identify gaps and guide interventions. Methods: A cross-sectional study surveyed 97 laboratory workers (technicians, supervisors) across public and private hospitals using a structured questionnaire to assess their KAP regarding TAT and sample collection. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 26.0. The association between overall KAP levels and demographic factors was assessed using chi-square tests. A p-value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Ethical approval was obtained prior to data collection, and informed consent was obtained from all participants. Results: A survey of 97 laboratory professionals revealed significant gaps in Turnaround Time (TAT) knowledge, with nearly half (50.5%) demonstrating poor understanding and only 23.7% correctly defining TAT; knowledge was significantly influenced by job role (p = 0.017) but not by education or gender. Despite 95.9% acknowledging TAT's importance, key challenges included high workload (67%) and equipment malfunctions (45.3%). Conclusion: Critical gaps in TAT knowledge and inconsistent practices persist, driven by inadequate training and resource limitations. Standardized protocols, infrastructure upgrades, and targeted training are urgently needed to align practices with global standards and improve healthcare outcomes in Yemen.
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