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Factors influencing nurses’ attitudes toward evidence based practice in the management of patients with pre-eclampsia at Specialist Hospital Yola
Authors
Bege James, Bawa Shagari Nasiru, Olokoba Opeyemi Eunice
Abstract
The growing demand for healthcare knowledge
has led to a need for a change in nursing practice. Previously, nursing relied
on intuition and tradition, but now there is a shift towards evidence-based
practice (EBP). EBP is a concept that has not been widely utilized by most
nurses working in clinical setting in Nigeria according to previous documentation.
This study examined the influence of nurses' attitude, work environment, and
professional code of ethics on the adoption of evidence-based practice (EBP) in
the management of patients with pre-eclampsia at Specialist Hospital Yola,
Nigeria. A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was employed, with data
collected from 133 registered nurses using a structured, self-administered
questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and regression
analysis via SPSS. Findings revealed that nurses’ attitudes significantly
influenced the adoption of evidence-based practice (β = 0.352, p < 0.05),
while work environment (β = 0.156, p = 0.072) and professional ethics (β =
0.098, p = 0.262) showed no statistically significant effects. The study concludes
that although a positive work environment and ethical commitment are important,
individual-level factors such as nurses’ attitudes are more decisive in
fostering EBP adoption in the studied setting. It is recommended that health
institutions emphasize continuous professional development, integrate EBP
skills into ethics training, and create leadership support systems that
encourage evidence-based care practices. Further research is suggested to
explore additional factors influencing EBP adoption, including organizational
culture, leadership styles, and access to research evidence.
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Pages:63-66
How to cite this article:
Bege James, Bawa Shagari Nasiru, Olokoba Opeyemi Eunice "Factors influencing nurses’ attitudes toward evidence based practice in the management of patients with pre-eclampsia at Specialist Hospital Yola". International Journal of Medical and Health Research, Vol 12, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 63-66
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