Autism Knowledge Among Nurses: An Observational Study
Author Information
Author(s): Ferrara Rosaria, Campagna Giuseppe, Ricci Pasquale, Damato Felice, Ricci Lidia, Iovino Leonardo, Marti Flavio, Latina Roberto, Simeoli Roberta
Primary Institution: Sapienza University of Rome
Hypothesis
This study aims to evaluate and discuss the knowledge of autism among nurses.
Conclusion
Nurses showed a good level of knowledge regarding typical autism symptoms, but had limited knowledge about screening and diagnosis.
Supporting Evidence
- 54.5% of nurses were under 30 years old.
- 85% correct responses were noted for typical autism symptoms.
- Knowledge about the DSM-5 was only 36.3% correct.
- 66.6% understood that ASD is incurable.
- Participants had limited knowledge of screening and diagnosis timing.
Takeaway
The study found that nurses know some things about autism, but they need to learn more about how to spot it and help people with it.
Methodology
A questionnaire was completed by 66 nurses, and descriptive and correlation analyses were conducted.
Potential Biases
Self-reported data may introduce reporting bias.
Limitations
The study's small sample size may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 72.7% females and 27.2% males, with a mean age of 31.8 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Confidence Interval
95%CI: 29.3 to 34.3
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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