The appraisal of the knowledge of lassa fever among nursing students in school of nursing NAUTH, Nnewi Department: Nursing Science By: godstimearinze Project ID: 7464 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis study aimed to assess the knowledge of Lassa fever among nursing students at the School of Nursing, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH). The objectives were to determine their knowledge of Lassa fever symptoms and risk factors, attitudes towards Lassa fever, and familiarity with prevention methods. A descriptive research design was used. Data was collected via questionnaires and analyzed with descriptive statistics like frequency distributions and percentages. The key finding was that 96.8% of respondents had heard of Lassa fever and knew its signs, symptoms, and predisposing factors. However, 77.7% believed Lassa fever is difficult to treat and 70.2% preferred to avoid contact with Lassa fever patients, indicating mixed attitudes. Known prevention methods included health education, hand hygiene, safe injection practices, dedicated patient equipment, personal protective equipment, barrier nursing, and isolation. In conclusion, while nursing students demonstrated substantial knowledge, their attitudes suggest room for improved adherence to standard precautions for infection prevention and control. It is recommended that health authorities promote standardized precautions against Lassa fever through comprehensive educational interventions targeting this demographic. This can strengthen prevention across all healthcare levels....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»Knowledge and practice of quality assurance among nurses working in accident and emergency unit of University of Ilorin teaching hospital, Kwara state»Awareness and practice of pressure sores prevention in the care of the elderly among nurses in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»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