Knowledge and Practice of Nurses towards Non-Pharmacological Pain Management Methods and Associated Factors at West Arsi Zone Public Hospitals, Oromia, Ethiopia, 2021: A Cross-Sectional Institution Based Study

Abstract

Background Non-pharmacological pain management methods have a vital role in the management of pain and helps to minimize risks related to drugs. This study is intended to assess knowledge and practice level of nurses towards non-pharmacological pain management methods and associated factors at west Arsi zone public hospitals, Oromia, Ethiopia, 2021. Method Institutional-based cross-sectional study design was conducted on 418 nurses at west Arsi zone public hospitals from April 15 to April 30, 2021. The study subjects were selected by simple random sampling technique. Data was collected using a pre-tested self-administered questionnaire. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were carried out to identify associations. Odds ratios were calculated for related factors with a 95% confidence interval and Significant factor reported at P < 0.05 (CI). Result A total of 418 were included in the study with a response rate of 99.1%.This study shows that 66.7% of respondents had good knowledge and 53.8% of nurses had good practice about non-pharmacological pain management. Being having MSc educational status (AOR = 5.926(1.064–32.988)) and work experience of ≥ 11 years (AOR = 9.232(1.543–55.237) were significantly associated with knowledge. The study also shows that 30–39 age group (AOR = 2.276(1.344–3.855)), Being having BSc educational status (AOR = 2.554(1.465–4.452), marital status (AOR = 0.456(0.284–0.730)) and history of training (AOR = 1.976(1.233–3.168)) were significantly associated with the practice. Conclusion The study concluded that nurses working at west Arsi zone public hospitals had good knowledge and good practice. Educational background and work experience were associated with nurses’ knowledge. Age, Educational background, marital status, and history of training were associated with practice. The stake holders should focus on training, and continues nurses' professional development to improve knowledge and practice of non-pharmacological pain management.