Knowledge and associated factors towards oxygen therapy among residents and nurses working at the adult emergency department.
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2025
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Addis Ababa Uinverstiy
Abstract
Oxygen therapy is a critical intervention in the management of hypoxemia. It is used
to treat respiratory distress in emergency and critical care settings. Even-though its importance,
inappropriate administration and a knowledge gap among healthcare providers may compromise
patient outcomes.
Objective: To determine the level of knowledge and associated factors towards oxygen therapy
among residents and nurses working in the adult emergency and critical care medicine department
of Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia, 2025.
Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 108 participants (57 nurses and 51
residents). Data were collected using a structured self-administered questionnaire assessing
sociodemographic characteristics, knowledge of oxygen therapy and related factors. Data analysis
was by using SPSS version 25. Descriptive statistics were computed, and logistic regression was
used to identify factors associated with satisfactory knowledge.
Results: Among 108 participants, 55(50.9%) were male and 64(59.3%) were in the age range
between 25-30 years. Among them, 57(52.8%) were nurses and 51(47.2%) were residents. Overall,
65(60.2 %) demonstrated satisfactory knowledge, while 43(39.8%) had unsatisfactory knowledge.
Availability of oxygen therapy guidelines (AOR = 4.943, 95% CI: 1.567-15.591, p = 0.006),
professional category (AOR = 3.646, 95% CI: 1.163-11.431, p = 0.027) and training on oxygen
therapy (AOR=37.037, 95% CI: 10.163-134.976, p=0.001) were significantly associated with
satisfactory knowledge.
Conclusion: The study demonstrated that most respondents had satisfactory knowledge of oxygen
therapy. But significant gaps were found, especially regarding, need of humidification, FiO₂ levels
and monitoring practices. Regular training, improved guideline accessibility and ensuring adequate
oxygen supply are recommended to enhance safe and effective oxygen therapy
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Oxygen therapy, knowledge