Utilization and effectiveness of honey in wound management by nurses (case study of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi) Department:Nursing Science By: godstimearinze Project ID: 7552 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1 Price:₦4000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractHoney has been used for centuries in wound management due to its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and wound healing properties. This study aimed to determine the utilization and effectiveness of honey in wound management by nurses at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi, Anambra State. A descriptive survey research design was employed. The target population included 51 nurses from various wards of the hospital. A self-structured questionnaire was used for data collection and analyzed using frequencies, percentages, and a 4-point Likert scale. Out of 50 respondents, 90% encouraged the use of honey in wound dressing, with 46% preferring its use for deep wounds. All respondents used natural honey, with 50% citing its antimicrobial properties as the reason. Furthermore, 100% found honey effective in wound management, with 56% reporting its highest effectiveness in deep wounds. Regarding comparative effectiveness, 58% rated honey as 70-90% effective compared to other dressing agents. Key factors influencing honey utilization included the ability to distinguish between original and fake honey (mean score 3.18) and its perceived painfulness during dressing (mean score 3.0). Nurses at the hospital highly utilized honey in wound management, finding it clinically effective, particularly for deep wounds. However, distinguishing genuine honey and concerns about pain during dressing were identified as barriers to utilization. There is a need for a specific type of medical-grade honey and proper education for healthcare providers and patients on sourcing genuine honey and managing pain during dressing changes....Preview Download Preview +Other Nursing Science project topics and materials you might be interested in»Factors contributing to ineffective utilization of immunization programme among mothers in Ekwerazu town Ahiazu Mbaise local government area Imo state»Accessibility and use of information communication technology (ICT) in the enhancement of nursing education among nursing students in Madonna University Teaching Hospital (MUTH)»Awareness of female genital mutilation and its implication to reproductive health among mothers in Amaifeke in Orlu local government, Imo state»Knowledge and practice of quality assurance among nurses working in accident and emergency unit of University of Ilorin teaching hospital, Kwara state»Assessment of nutritional pattern and practice among pregnant women in holy rosary hospital»Factors influencing the attitudes of women toward family planning in Rivers state»Factors that influence the patronage of traditional birth attendants in Umuowa community Orlu Lga, Imo State»Attitude of nurses towards research among accident and emergency nurses of University of Ilorin teaching hospital»Awareness and practice of pressure sores prevention in the care of the elderly among nurses in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Awareness of determinants of sexual abuse and identification of supportive care among female nursing student of Madonna University»Assessment of exclusive breastfeeding in the development of under-five children in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Assessment of practices used in the prevention of Lassa fever infection among health workers in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Incidence of protein energy malnutrition among children under five years in General Hospital, Yelwa Yauri, Kebbi state»Burnout syndrome and use of therapeutic approaches among nursing students in Madonna University, Rivers state»Factors influencing high rate of abortion among women of childbearing age in Saki, Saki West Local Government Area, Oyo State