The college of Nursing at Baghdad University discussed a doctoral thesis entitled “The impact of an educational program on nurses’ knowledge of hemorrhagic fever prevention procedures”, presented by researcher Maher Abdul-Amir Attia, under the supervision of Assistant Professor Dr. Wafa Abdul-Ali Hattab, in the main hall of the college.
This thesis aimed to evaluate the impact of an educational program on nurses’ knowledge of preventive measures related to viral hemorrhagic fever. The results showed a statistically significant improvement in nurses’ knowledge of all topics after applying the educational program, indicating its effectiveness in bridging knowledge gaps. The study also revealed that the nurses’ knowledge of hemorrhagic fever and standard preventive measures was weak and statistically insignificant before the implementation of the program.
The study came up with a main recommendation, which emphasized the need to provide regular and structured educational programs, based on evidence-based scientific content, to update the knowledge of nursing staff. The researcher received a grade of “Very Good” for his thesis.
This study directly contributes to sustainable development by enhancing the health capabilities of nurses, which improves the quality of health care and disease prevention. Investing in continuous education and training of medical staff is an essential part of building healthier and more resilient societies, which is in line with Goal 3: Good health and well-being.
