Table 5 Training and confidence of nurses in management of ASDs

1

I am confident in my abilities to provide counseling for parents/family/caregivers on the drugs prescribed for children/patients with ASDs and their potential adverse effects

100

28.0

127

35.6

98

27.5

17

4.8

15

4.2

2

I could benefit from taking a continuing educational/training program on ASDs

11

3.1

13

3.6

66

18.5

124

34.7

143

40.1

3

The nursing school curricula should include courses in the area of ASDs

10

2.8

8

2.2

48

13.4

78

21.8

213

59.7