Knowledge, attitude, and practice of sexual healthcare and its influencing factors among oncology nurses: a multicenter study

Author:

Xie Jianfei12ORCID,Zhou Yi2ORCID,Luo Xiaofei2ORCID,Cheng Qinqin3ORCID,Luo Yating2ORCID,Kang Yue2ORCID,Wan Ziyu2ORCID,Xiao Panpan2ORCID,Zhou Xing2ORCID,Liu Xiangyu3ORCID,Duan Yinglong1,Cheng Andy SK4ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Central South University Nursing Department, The Third Xiangya Hospital, , Changsha, Hunan, China

2. Central South University Xiangya Nursing School, , Changsha, Hunan, China

3. Affiliated Cancer Hospital of School of Medicine Central South University Xiangya: Hunan Cancer Hospital , Changsha, Hunan, China

4. Hong Kong Polytechnic University Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, , Hong Kong, China

Abstract

AbstractBackgroundThe provision of sexual healthcare plays an integral role in the field of oncology nursing. However, limitations in the knowledge, attitude, and practice perspectives of oncology nurses require detailed study.AimIn this study the authors sought to describe the knowledge, attitude, and practice of oncology nurses regarding sexual healthcare from a nationwide perspective and to explore the factors that influence them.MethodsThis was a cross-sectional descriptive study using stratified random sampling of certified oncology nurses from 55 hospitals in 6 provinces in Central South China. In total, 2530 nurses participated and completed the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice questionnaire of Sexual Health Care (KAP of SHC), the Nurses Clinic Communication Competency Scale, the Nurses Professional Values Scale, and the General Self-efficacy Scale. Multivariate linear regression was used to explore influencing factors.OutcomesThe primary variable was the knowledge, attitude, and practice of sexual healthcare provision. Secondary variables included professional value, clinical communication competency, self-efficacy, and demographic factors.ResultsThe median KAP of SHC score was 139 (possible range 72 to 288). Attitude of SHC scored highest, followed by knowledge and practice scores. Professional values were positively associated with knowledge (odds ratio [OR] = 0.057; 95% CI: 0.023–0.091; P < .01) and attitude (OR = 0.319; 95% CI: 0.268–0.370, P < .01) of SHC. Clinical communication competency was only positively related to the attitude of SHC (OR = 3.960; 95% CI: 2.701–5.218, P < .01). Self-efficacy was positively related to KAP and the knowledge (OR = 0.616; 95% CI: 0.506–0.725, P < .01), attitude (OR = 0.187; 95% CI: 0.052–0.322, P < .01), and practice (OR = 0.840; 95% CI: 0.735-0.944, P < .01) of SHC.Clinical ImplicationsKnowledge assistance, attitude training, and practice coaching resources must be on the agenda to optimize professional practice for oncology nurses.Strengths and LimitationsThis study provides data based on the Knowledge, Attitude, Belief and Practice (KABP) model in a nationwide sample of oncology nurses. In addition, the relationship between self-efficacy and KAP of SHC has been explored for the first time. The limitations are that this study may have some bias and did not take into account mediating relationships.ConclusionsOncology nurses exhibit moderate levels of KAP of SHC. It is noteworthy that self-efficacy and position are the only 2 factors that influenced all aspects of KAP of SHC.

Funder

Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of Central South University

National Natural Science Foundation of China

Publisher

Oxford University Press (OUP)

Subject

Behavioral Neuroscience,Urology,Dermatology,Reproductive Medicine,Endocrinology,Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism,Psychiatry and Mental health

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