Knowledge of childhood autism among nurses working in governmental hospitals of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Tasew, Salem; Mekonnen, Hussen; Goshu, Abel Tibebu

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“…On average participants responded 50% of total scores obtainable which is lower than results from Nigeria where participants correctly answered 67.9% of total scores obtainable (19). A higher proportion of nurses (54.35%) working in governmental hospitals in Addis Ababa demonstrated good knowledge about ASD compared to the teachers in this study (14).…”

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confidence: 45%

“…In Ethiopia, a study was conducted to assess the knowledge among nurses working in governmental hospitals in Addis Ababa, and the ndings indicated that nurses had a good level of knowledge about ASD (14). Previous researches, done in Addis Ababa, has examined the learning di culties experienced by children with autism and the challenges encountered in teaching processes within autism centers.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Teachers Knowledge towards Autism Spectrum Disorder and its Associated Factor in Addis Ababa public schools, Ethiopia, 2024 Multicenter cross sectional study

Tsegaye,

Menbere,

Godie

et al. 2024

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Background Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder primarily impacting social communication and behavior. Preschool and primary school teachers have a vital role in identifying and supporting these children. However, the extent of teachers' knowledge about the disorder and their knowledge towards including children with ASD in their classrooms remains uncertain. The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge towards including children with autism spectrum disorders in their classrooms, and associated factors among preschool and primary school teachers in public schools in Addis Ababa. Methods and Materials Data from preschool and primary school teachers were collected using a self-administered questionnaire between September 2023 and December 2023. The collected data were analyzed utilizing SPSS version 27. Descriptive statistics were employed to summarize the findings, while bivariate binary logistic regression was utilized to examine associations between variables. Results The study findings revealed that only 35.5% of teachers had adequate knowledge, and the mean attitude score was 3.4, indicating a slight positive inclination towards inclusive education. Teachers between the ages of 20 and 25 had 90% lower knowledge compared to those above 40 years (AOR = 0.1, 95% CI = 0.48–0.7) with a p-value of 0.014. First to sixth-grade class teachers were 2.4 times more likely to have adequate knowledge (AOR = 2.4, 95% CI = 1.2–4.5) with a p-value of 0.007. Those who relied on social media as a knowledge source were 60% more likely to have knowledge compared to those who did not (AOR = 0.4, 95% CI = 0.2–0.8) with a p-value of 0.013. Previous experience with a child who has special needs increased the likelihood of having adequate knowledge by 44% (AOR = 0.54, 95% CI = 0.2–0.9) with a p-value of 0.04. Conclusion and recommendation The overall level of knowledge regarding ASD is inadequate; however, there is a positive tendency towards including students with ASD in regular classes. It is recommended to provide professional development programs, as well as develop guidelines and curriculum, to enhance teachers' knowledge.

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confidence: 45%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Teachers Knowledge towards Autism Spectrum Disorder and its Associated Factor in Addis Ababa public schools, Ethiopia, 2024 Multicenter cross sectional study

Tsegaye,

Menbere,

Godie

et al. 2024

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“…The most described CAMH disorder was autism, which was reported in ten papers [ 33 , 39 , 40 , 57 , 58 , 60 , 62 – 64 , 68 ], papers described CAMH in general [ 27 , 28 , 35 , 43 ], one reported on child and adolescent mental illness [ 41 ], two reported on developmental disorders [ 22 , 67 ], one on child mental health [ 59 ], one on adolescent depression [ 65 ], one on Tourette’s Syndrome [ 66 ], and one on psychomotor development of children [ 61 ].…”

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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices on child and adolescent mental health among healthcare workers in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review

Mkubwa,

Angwenyi,

Nzioka

et al. 2024

Int J Ment Health Syst

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Introduction Child and adolescent mental health is a global priority. In sub-Saharan Africa, despite the high burden, there is a gap in health services for children and adolescents with mental health disorders. To bridge this gap, healthcare workers require a good understanding of child and adolescent mental health, the right attitude, and practices geared to improving child and adolescent mental health. This scoping review examined the knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to child and adolescent mental health among sub-Saharan African healthcare workers. Methods The search was restricted between January 2010, the year when the Mental Health Gap Action Programme guidelines were launched, and April 2024. The review followed the methodological framework proposed by Arksey and O’Malley for conducting scoping reviews. The databases searched included CINHAL, PubMed, Web of Science, PsycINFO, and grey literature databases. Additional articles were identified through cited references of the studies included. A data extraction template was used to retrieve relevant text. A narrative synthesis approach was adopted to explore the relationships within and between the included studies. Results The literature search yielded 4658 studies. Among these, 817 were identified as duplicates, and 3740 were excluded after screening. Only twenty-one articles met the criteria for inclusion in the review. The findings showed that healthcare workers have insufficient knowledge of child and adolescent mental health, hold negative attitudes toward children and adolescents with mental health problems, and exhibit poor practices related to child and adolescent mental health. Conclusion It is crucial to build capacity and improve healthcare workers’ practices, knowledge, and attitudes toward child and adolescent mental health in sub-Saharan Africa. This could lead to better access to mental health services for children and adolescents in the region.

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“…Understanding the unique experiences of families by health care providers may result in the creation of awareness strategies or programs aimed at empowering parents or caregivers, and in that process boost their self‐esteem, self‐efficacy, adequacy, and ability to control and manage stressful situations due to the ASD diagnosis (Shattnawi et al, 2021). Through the uncovering of family experiences, the authors identified the knowledge gap of education and healthcare professionals regarding the teaching and treatment of children with ASD as they should be prepared and positioned to educate families and siblings on the various aspects of ASD (Tasew et al, 2021; Winslow, 2017). Furthermore, the need for effective collaboration between the health sector and other sectors, particularly education, employment, and social welfare were identified as well.…”

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confidence: 99%

Experiences of families with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder in World Health Organization Afro‐Regions: A scoping review

Baloyi,

Jarvis,

Chironda

et al. 2024

Nursing & Health Sciences

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A scoping review on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and its impact on the families of affected children was undertaken due to insufficient information available on the diverse experiences impacting their lives. Using the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology, eligibility criteria were guided by Population (families), Concept (family experiences), and Context (African region). English‐language articles were sought from a variety of databases and search engines. The publication date of the identified articles ranged from 2003 to 2021 with most published in 2020 (n = 10), and the majority using qualitative methodologies (n = 51). Most family members involved were parents (n = 51) and their ages ranged from 18 to 75 years. The families experienced various challenges related to their child with regard to education, healthcare, and the broader community including lack of support. Family coping strategies included believing in God, attending counseling sessions, adapting, and accepting the situation. Healthcare professionals should be prepared and positioned to educate families and siblings on various aspects of ASD. There is a need for active, continued research on families within most countries of World Health Organization Afro‐region.

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Knowledge of childhood autism among nurses working in governmental hospitals of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Cited by 11 publications

References 47 publications

Teachers Knowledge towards Autism Spectrum Disorder and its Associated Factor in Addis Ababa public schools, Ethiopia, 2024 Multicenter cross sectional study

Teachers Knowledge towards Autism Spectrum Disorder and its Associated Factor in Addis Ababa public schools, Ethiopia, 2024 Multicenter cross sectional study

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices on child and adolescent mental health among healthcare workers in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review

Experiences of families with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder in World Health Organization Afro‐Regions: A scoping review

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