Affiliation:
1. Department of Midwifery, Institute of Health Bule Hora University Bule Hora Ethiopia
2. Department of Medical Radiology, College of Medical and Health Science Addis Ababa University Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Abstract
AbstractIntroductionEvidence‐based medicine integrates clinical expertise, patient values and best research evidence in clinical decision‐making. This study aimed to assess evidence‐based medicine knowledge, attitudes, practices and associated factors among medical radiology technologists in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.MethodsA cross‐sectional study was conducted among 392 medical radiology technologists from May to August 2022 using a self‐administered questionnaire. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression identified factors associated with evidence‐based medicine practice.ResultsMost medical radiology technologists (57.7%) had moderate evidence‐based medicine knowledge and 94.9% had favourable attitudes. However, 64.8% demonstrated poor evidence‐based medicine practice. Factors significantly associated with better evidence‐based medicine practice were moderate knowledge (AOR 1.949, 95% CI 1.155–3.291), good statistical understanding (AOR 1.824, 95% CI 1.135–2.930), sufficient time for evidence‐based medicine (AOR 1.892, 95% CI 1.140–3.141), institutional support (AOR 2.093, 95% CI 1.271–3.440) and evidence‐based medicine resource access (AOR 1.653, 95% CI 1.028–2.656).ConclusionDespite moderate knowledge and positive attitudes towards evidence‐based medicine, most medical radiology technologists had suboptimal utilisation. Strategies to improve knowledge, ensure dedicated time, provide institutional support and resources could enhance evidence‐based radiology practice.
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