Open AccessKnowledge and Practices on the Safe Handling of Cytotoxic Drugs Among Oncology Nurses Working at Tertiary Teaching Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Author(s) -
Selamawit Asefa,
Fekadu Aga,
Negalign Getahun Dinegde,
Takele Gezahegn Demie
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
drug, healthcare and patient safety
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.53
H-Index - 24
ISSN - 1179-1365
DOI - 10.2147/dhps.s289025
Subject(s) - medicine , nonprobability sampling , interview , personal protective equipment , family medicine , nursing , environmental health , population , covid-19 , disease , political science , infectious disease (medical specialty) , law
Cytotoxic drugs (CDs) administration and occupational exposure is a worldwide concern. Inappropriate handling may cause toxic residues to infiltrate hospital environments and patient care areas, and can even be traced to patients' homes. Hence, the study sought to assess knowledge and practices on the safe handling of cytotoxic drugs Among Oncology Nurses at Tertiary Teaching Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.