Knowledge, Attitudes And Practices Of Nurses In Training And Professional Nurses On Sleep Apnea Syndrome In Kara In 2020

Abstract

Introduction: Sleep apnea syndrome (SAS) is a condition characterized by respiratory abnormalities (hypopnea, apnea) occurring during sleep. In patients with SAS, strokes are more severe. SAS is also responsible for memory impairment and decreased intellectual performance. Objective: We carried out this study to assess nurses' practical knowledge and attitudes about SAS. Method: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study from July 5 to 30 2020 involving 90 nurses working in the different departments of the CHU Kara and the CHR Kara who agreed to fill in the self-questionnaire sheet. Results. A total of 90 out of 105 expected nurses participated in the study. The definition of SAS in adults, and risk factors in adults, were not known in 33.85% and 93.85% respectively. Nocturnal symptoms of SAS and diagnostic examinations were not known in 93.85% and 73.85% respectively. Complications of SAS were known only in 20.00%. The majority (70.77%) of respondents have already observed snoring in patients and 81.54% of them did not report the nocturnal symptoms observed in patients to doctors. The overall level of knowledge about SAS was low (75.38%). Almost all nurses (98.89%) wanted to have training on SAS. Conclusion: The level of knowledge was mostly insufficient. One training of nurses on SAS is necessary.

Keywords: knowledge, attitude, SAS, nurse, TOGO