Lassa fever: knowledge deficits among nurses and non-nurses at a tertiary hospital in Ondo, southwest Nigeria
Akinwumi Ayodeji Akinbodewa,
Michael Olumide Gbala,
Oluwole Olugbenga Ige
et al.
Abstract:Introduction: Lassa fever is endemic to many African countries with knowledge deficit linked to increased exposure, morbidity and mortality among healthcare workers. Objectives: To assess knowledge deficit among nurses and non-nurses. Materials and methods: This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study conducted at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Ondo State, Nigeria. Results: There were 59 (48.8%) nurses and 62 (51.2%) non-nurses with a male to female ratio of 1:2.9. Their mean age was 34… Show more
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