Table 6 Bivariable and multivariable analysis of factors associated with the practice of nurses on preoperative patient teaching in Northwest Amhara Comprehensive Specialized Hospitals, Northwest Ethiopia 2022 (406)

Educational status

 Diploma

11

16

1

1

 Degree

151

185

1.187(.535–2.635)

.665(.269–1.645)

.377

 Masters

26

17

2.225(.834–5.935)

.811(.262–2.505)

.715

Language barrier

 Yes

63

59

1

1

 No

125

159

0.736(.481–1.27)

0.723(.442–1.182)

.578

Working experience

  ≤ 5 years

94

129

1

1

 6–10

63

71

1.218(.791–1.874)

1.073(.662–1.740)

.774

 11–15

23

12

2.630(1.246–5.551)

2.290(.987–5.314)

.054

  ≥ 16

8

6

1.830(.614–5.450)

1.367(.407–4.593)

.613

Staff shortage

 Yes

69

119

1

1

 No

119

99

2.073(1.391–3.089)

1.846(1.175–2.897)

.008^*

Tight operation

 No

64

61

1

1

 Yes

124

157

1.328(0.871–2.027)

1.515(0.935–2.456)

.091

Guidelines

 No

123

179

1

1

 Yes

65

39

2.425(1.533–3.837)

1.919(1.148–3.207)

.013^**

Took training

 No

114

180

1

1

 Yes

74

38

3.075(1.949–4.852)

2.049(1.227–3.420)

.006^**

Hospital support

 No

92

121

1

1

 Yes

96

97

1.302(.880–1.925)

1.163(.744–1.819)

.508

Knowledge

 Poor knowledge

40

116

1

1

 Good knowledge

148

102

4.208(2.713–6.527)

3.276(2.022–5.309)

.000^**