Nurses’ Knowledge and Practices regarding Neonates with Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension: An Assessment Study
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background: Persistent pulmonary hypertension of newborns (PPHN) is characterizedby elevated pulmonary vascular resistance and right-to-left shunting, arising fromdisrupted fetal-to-neonatal circulatory transition. Persistent pulmonary hypertensionremains a significant cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. The aim of this studywas to assess nurses’ knowledge and practice regarding neonates with persistentpulmonary hypertension. Research design: A descriptive research design was used.Subjects: The following nurses were employed at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit ofTanta Educational Hospital which is affiliated to Ministry of Higher Education andScientific Research. Two tools were utilized to collect data: Tool (I); StructuredInterview Schedule that included two parts, Part I: Characteristics of nurses and Part (2):Nurses’ knowledge regarding persistent pulmonary hypertension and Tool (II); Nurses'practices regarding reduction of environmental stressors using an observationalchecklist. Results: It was obvious that half of the nurses had low level of totalknowledge related to persistent pulmonary hypertension and slightly less than half ofthe nurses had unsatisfactory practice regarding persistent pulmonary hypertension.The study concluded that the studied nurses had low level of knowledge,unsatisfactory practice regarding with persistent pulmonary hypertension. The studyrecommended that providing regular in-service training and continuing education inorder to enhance nurses' knowledge and clinical practices regarding neonates withpersistent pulmonary hypertension.
Source: Tanta Scientific Nursing Journal
Language: English
Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $200
OpenAlex ID: W7222865585