Attitude and acceptance of human papillomavirus vaccine among healthcare workers in University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara state Department: Nursing Science By: iamjahmeyou Project ID: 7264 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis study was carried out to assess the level of knowledge of viral haemorrhagic fevers among nurses working in the emergency units of UITH. Relevant literatures from various authors on and research on the knowledge of viral haemorrhagic fevers were reviewed. A descriptive survey design was used, 74 questionnaires were administered and 72 were filled and returned to the researcher. Data collected was analyzed with the use of frequencies, percentages and are presented using frequency tables and charts. Relationship between variables were determined using ANOVA with a level of significance set at 0.05 to determine the level of statistical significance. The findings from the research showed that 34.7% of the respondents strongly agreed that Viruses of Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers are transmitted through aerosol means hence they can be used as biological weapons of warfare, 59.7% of the respondents strongly agreed that The health workers should be knowledgeable on epidemic preparedness plan activities, 69.4% of the nurses strongly agreed to No specific treatment exists for most viral haemorrhagic fevers, the antiviral drug ribavirin (Rebetol, Virazole) might be used in some cases, 25% agreed, 2.7% disagreed, while another 2.7% strongly disagreed 44.4% strongly agreed to the cornerstone of therapy for all viral haemorrhagic fevers is judicious fluid and electrolyte management, 23.6% agreed, 16.6% disagreed, while 15.2% strongly disagreed. And it concluded and recommended that the government should equip health facilities with adequate healthcare delivery systems and standard medical equipment. The hospital management should make use of standardized diagnostic pathways to tackle the delay in laboratory results. Nurses should always take all preventive measures against viral haemorrhagic fevers....Preview Download Preview +Other Nursing Science project topics and materials you might be interested in»Factors contributing to ineffective utilization of immunization programme among mothers in Ekwerazu town Ahiazu Mbaise local government area Imo state»Awareness of female genital mutilation and its implication to reproductive health among mothers in Amaifeke in Orlu local government, Imo state»Accessibility and use of information communication technology (ICT) in the enhancement of nursing education among nursing students in Madonna University Teaching Hospital (MUTH)»Factors influencing the attitudes of women toward family planning in Rivers state»Assessment of nutritional pattern and practice among pregnant women in holy rosary hospital»Assessment of exclusive breastfeeding in the development of under-five children in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Awareness and practice of pressure sores prevention in the care of the elderly among nurses in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Knowledge and practice of quality assurance among nurses working in accident and emergency unit of University of Ilorin teaching hospital, Kwara state»Awareness of determinants of sexual abuse and identification of supportive care among female nursing student of Madonna University»Assessment of practices used in the prevention of Lassa fever infection among health workers in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Factors that influence the patronage of traditional birth attendants in Umuowa community Orlu Lga, Imo State»Attitude of nurses towards research among accident and emergency nurses of University of Ilorin teaching hospital»Burnout syndrome and use of therapeutic approaches among nursing students in Madonna University, Rivers state»Incidence of protein energy malnutrition among children under five years in General Hospital, Yelwa Yauri, Kebbi state»Factors influencing high rate of abortion among women of childbearing age in Saki, Saki West Local Government Area, Oyo State