Pain Management Knowledge, Attitude, and Associated Factors Among Nurses Working at Adult Emergency Department of Public Hospitals
| dc.contributor.advisor | Asmamaw Abebe | |
| dc.contributor.advisor | Wagari Tuli | |
| dc.contributor.author | Mosisa Ayano | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-06-22T15:28:29Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-06-22T15:28:29Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-06-13 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Background: Pain is a common phenomenon in emergency patients which can result in long term issues and changes in physiological functions. Successfully managing pain necessitates a thorough understanding and proficient skills in knowledge and attitude. It is essential for nurses to possess a strong foundation of pain-related knowledge, favorable attitude and to cultivate effective pain management practices. Pain is often the most misinterpreted, inadequately diagnosed, and poorly managed medical issue. Objective: This study aimed to assess pain management knowledge, attitude and associated factors among nurses working at adult emergency department of public hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2025. Methods: Institutional based cross-sectional study design was conducted from April 10-25, 2025. All Nurses working in the adult emergency department of selected public hospitals during data collection period were included by census method. Data was collected using structured self administered questionnaire. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 26. Descriptive statistics like frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation were used to describe the distribution of data. Associations were analyzed using bivariate and multivariate logistic regression model. The findings were expressed with 95 % CI and odds ratio at P-value < 0.05. Result: Overall 65.8% of nurses had an adequate knowledge of pain management with a mean score of 10.4254(2.8016 SD). In multiple variable analyses; receiving training (AOR 5.674, 95%CI; 1.839-17.51) and attitude status (AOR 2.3, 95%CI; 1.228-4.3) had a significant association with the level of knowledge. The magnitude of favorable attitude towards pain management among nurses was 56.6% with a mean score of 7.7588 (2.079 SD). Receiving training (AOR 2.03, CI95%:1.05-2.54), Knowledge level (AOR 2.3, 95%CI; 1.228-4.57) and educational level with odds ratio of (AOR 8.62, CI95%; 2.47-30.08)) had a significant association with attitude. Conclusion and Recommendation: The study revealed that almost two-third of nurses working at adult emergency department had good knowledge and more than half of them had a favorable attitude toward pain management. Thus, the situation demands various educational and quality improvement initiatives that could enhance the nurse„s knowledge and attitude in the area of pain management Key words: K | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/8356 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Addis Ababa University | |
| dc.subject | Knowledge | |
| dc.subject | Attitude | |
| dc.subject | Nurses | |
| dc.subject | Pain management | |
| dc.subject | Emergency department. | |
| dc.title | Pain Management Knowledge, Attitude, and Associated Factors Among Nurses Working at Adult Emergency Department of Public Hospitals | |
| dc.type | Thesis |