Knowledge on Sudden Unexplained Infant Death-related Safe Sleep Practices and Infant Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Pediatric Nurses
10.4094/chnr.2020.26.4.454
- Author:
Jung Ae CHO
1
;
Min SOHN
;
Sangmi LEE
;
Young Mee AHN
Author Information
1. Graduate Assistant, Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, Inha University, Incheon, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Child Health Nursing Research
2020;26(4):454-462
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Purpose:Sudden unexplained infant death (SUID) is a major contributor to infant mortality, and pediatric nurses have the responsibility to educate parents on SUID-reducing strategies. This study was conducted to measure pediatric nurses' knowledge of SUID-related safe sleep practices (K-SSSP) and infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation (K-ICPR).
Methods:In total, 136 pediatric nurses were administered a survey including K-SSSP (13 items), K-ICPR (5 items), confidence in K-SSSP education (1 item; 5 points), and other factors relating to SUID experiences or education.
Results:The correct answer rates of the K-SSSP and K-ICPR were 62.6% and 62.5%, retrospectively. The mean score for confidence in K-SSSP education was 2.6±0.9. Only 18 nurses (13.2%) responded that they educated parents on the content of the K-SSSP, while 76 nurses had received education on SUID. Positive relationships were observed between K-SSSP scores and higher education, between K-ICPR scores and having own child(ren) and clinical experience, and between confidence in K-SSSP education and higher education or having one's own child(ren). Nurses caring for newborns performed more SUID education than nurses working in other units.
Conclusion:There is a profound need to implement a systemic educational program on SUID and strategies to reduce SUID for pediatric nurses.
