Table 1 Knowledge, practice and perceived barriers towards chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting in prophylaxis guideline adherence of oncology unit nurses in the study hospitals,Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (n = 79)
Factor | Category | Frequency(n) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Age(years) | 20–30 | 51 | 64.6% |
31–40 | 26 | 32.9% | |
41–50 | 2 | 2.5% | |
Above50 | 0 | 0% | |
Sex | Male | 31 | 39.2% |
Female | 48 | 60.8% | |
Working department | OPD | 28 | 35.4% |
Ward | 23 | 29.1% | |
Chemo administration unit | 28 | 35.4% | |
Educational level | Diploma | 3 | 3.8% |
BSc | 66 | 87.3% | |
MSc | 10 | 12.7% | |
Are you certified in oncology nursing? | Yes | 34 | 43% |
No | 45 | 57% | |
Have you trained for CINV management? | Yes | 36 | 45.6% |
No | 43 | 54.4% | |
Nursing experience in oncology unit | Less than 5 years | 66 | 83.5% |
6–10 | 10 | 12.7% | |
11–15 | 3 | 3.8% | |
More than 16 years | 0 | 0% | |
Position in your department | Staff nurse | 72 | 91.1% |
Nurse Supervisor | 5 | 6.3% | |
Nurse manager (matron) | 2 | 2.6% |