Bir Üniversite Hastanesinde Çalışan Hemşirelerin Kimyasal, Biyolojik, Radyolojik, Nükleer Tehlikeler Hakkındaki Bilgi, Tutum ve Öz Yeterliliklerinin Belirlenmesi: Tanımlayıcı Araştırma

Abstract

Objective: Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) hazards are situations that require early recognition and interven- tion. It is important to identify the current knowledge, attitudes and self-ef- ficacy levels of health workers towards these hazards and to complete the deficiencies. The aim of this study was to evaluate the level of knowledge, attitudes and self-efficacy of nurses working in a university hospital about CBRN hazards. Material and Methods: This descriptive study was con- ducted between November and December 2021. The sample of the study consisted of 356 nurses working in a university hospital. Data were col- lected using four forms: Individual Information Form, CBRN Nursing Knowledge Test, CBRN Attitude Scale and CBRN Self-Efficacy Scale. Chi- square test, Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskal-Wallis H test, one-way analysis of variance, Bonferroni post hoc test were used for data analysis. Results: The mean scores of the nurses from the CBRN Knowledge Test were 20.14±2.71, and the mean scores from the total CBRN Attitude Scale were 4.13±0.24. The mean score of the nurses on the CBRN Self-Efficacy Scale was found to be 33.53±3.74. Conclusion: It was found that the CBRN knowledge and self-efficacy of the nurses were at a moderate level and their CBRN attitudes were at a good level. It is recommended that the knowledge deficiencies and need levels of nurses about CBRN threats should be determined at certain intervals and programs should be planned to increase the awareness of all employees, not only nurses, about CBRN in institutions.