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Aim: To examine the knowledge, attitudes and awareness of food and drug interactions (FDI) among nurses with different levels of experience in their day to day practices. Background: The 2004 Institute of Medicine report (IOM), “Keeping Patients Safe,” recognized the nursing profession as playing a critical role in patient safety (Dunton, 2007; McHugh & Lake, 2010). Although new nurses possess a strong theoretical knowledge of nursing, experience from practice is important in providing a safer level of practice (Hill, 2010).The retention of experienced nurses in practice, would require a continuous, career-long learning (Hill, 2010).Medical errors resulting in Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs), pose a significant public health problem. Studies on the knowledge, attitudes and awareness of FDI among nurses with different levels of experience are lacking. Methods: This was a cross sectional study which included a structured questionnaire. The study included a convenience sample of 278 nurses divided into 5 groups with different levels of experience: 0-4 years (66); 5-9 years (75); 10-14 years (45); 15-19 years (41); and ≥20 years. Results: There was statistical difference in knowledge and attitude to FDI among the 5 groups. 72.3 % of nurses had not observed food and drug interaction during their practice. Conclusion: The five groups all scored low in their knowledge of FDI. Most of the participants recommended in-house training on FDI every six (6) months.There is a significant difference in the knowledge of FDI among the five groups with different levels of nursing experience.

Knowledge, Attitudes and Awareness of Food and Drug Interactions among Nurses with Different Levels of Experience