Research Article

Knowledge, Attitude, and Associated Factors towards Nonpharmacological Pain Management among Nurses Working at Amhara Region Comprehensive Specialized Hospitals, Ethiopia

Table 2

Professional and organizational related factors among nurses working at Amhara region Comprehensive Specialized Hospitals, Ethiopia, in 2021 (N = 775).

VariablesCategoryFrequencyPercent

Nurse-to-patient ratio1 : 423630.5
1 : 69912.8
1 : 814118.2
Undetermined29938.6

Presence of workloadYes54670.5
No22929.5

Is there NPPM equipment?Yes31941.2
No45658.8

NPPM guidelineYes51666.6
No25933.4

Lack of evidenceYes40051.6
No37548.4

Working hours8 hours43155.6
9–12 hours21627.9
>12 hours12816.5

Pain assessment toolYes38049
No39551

Do you have training on NPPM?Yes18924.4
No58675.6

Previous education on NPPM?Yes41553.5
No36046.5

Have you ever used NPPM?Yes60878.5
No16721.5

Educational qualificationDiploma22529
BSc46259.6
MSc8811.4

Years of experience<1 year14018.1
1–3 years14418.6
3-5 years13317.2
>5 years35846.2

Working unitPediatrics14618.8
Oncology141.8
OPD15119.5
Emergency9011.6
OR769.8
Orthopedics384.9
Recovery324.1
ICU587.5
Medical ward11715.1
Surgical ward536.8