Vinyo Kodzo Kumako*, Léhleng Agba, Damelan Kombate, Kossivi Apetse, Komi Assogba, Mofou Belo and Ayelola Balogou
Introduction: Sleep apnea syndrome (SAS) is a condition that is characterized by respiratory abnormalities (hypopneas, apnea) occurring during sleep. In patients with SAS, strokes are more severe. SAS is also responsible for memory impairment and decreased intellectual performance.
Objective: We carried out this study to assess nurses' practical knowledge and attitudes about SAS.
Method: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study from 05 to 30 July 2020 involving 90 nurses working in the different departments of the CHU Kara and the CHR Kara who agreed to fill in the selfquestionnaire sheet.
Results: A total of 90 out of 105 expected nurses participated in the study. The definition of SAS in adults, and risk factors in adults, were not known in 33.85% and 93.85% respectively. Nocturnal symptoms of SAS and diagnostic examinations were not known in 93.85% and 73.85% respectively. Complications of SAS were known only in 20.00%. The majority (70.77%) of respondents have already observed snoring in patients and 81.54% of them did not report the nocturnal symptoms observed in patients to doctors. The overall level of knowledge about SAS was low (75.38%). Almost all nurses (98.89%) wanted to have training in SAS.
Conclusion: The level of knowledge was mostly insufficient. Continuous training of nurses on the SAS is necessary.
Published Date: 2022-09-30; Received Date: 2022-09-08
