EC Nursing and Healthcare

Introduction: Thoughtful management Analgesia is essential for ill persons due of its physiologic and psychological benefits. So, the objective of this study is to determine the knowledge and attitude toward pediatric pain management among the nurses in Hiowt Fana Specialized Referral Hospital, Harar, Ethiopia.

Methods: An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted from 10 to 20 September 2023 among 198 participants. A simple random sampling technique was used to select the study subjects. The data were collected by using a structured, pretested, self-administered questionnaire. Data analyzed by using SPSS 24. Mono, bi and multivariate analyses were performed. Variables with a p < 0.05 in bi-variate analysis were entered into multiple logistic regression and variables with a p < 0.05 in multivariate analysis were considered statistically significant associations.

Result: A total of 122 (63%) respondents had good knowledge and 262 (66.7%) had a favorable attitude toward pediatric pain management. Educational status of respondents [AOR = 3.1; 5% CI: (1.52, 4.21)], working place (ward) [AOR = 3.27; 95% CI: (2.01, 5.89)] and in-service training [AOR = 5.29; 95% CI: (1.28, 10.34)] were significantly associated with knowledge on pediatric pain management and Service years (work experience) [(AOR = 3.42; 95% CI (1.23 - 7.35)] and Training [AOR = 2.17; 95% CI (1.13 - 3.59)], had significantly association with attitude on pediatric pain management.

Conclusion: Around two third of the participants and slightly greater than half of the respondents had good attitude and positive attitude toward pediatric pain management respectively. Educational status of respondents, working place and in-service training were significantly associated with knowledge on pediatric pain management and service years (work experience) and training had significantly association with attitude on pediatric pain management Therefore, for better pediatric pain management, it is recommended to provide continuous training for nurses.

Keywords: Knowledge; Attitude; Pediatric Pain Management; Ethiopia

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