Evaluation of the Nurses' Understanding of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion in Primary Health Care Centres in Al-Diwaniyah

Abstract

A descriptive study was undertaken from January 15, 2023 to May 26, 2023 in order to measure the level of knowledge among nurses This text pertains to the improvement of health and the avoidance of illnesses at primary healthcare clinics located in the municipality of Al-Diwaniyah. A precise random population of 150 individuals, evenly distributed among There are eleven primary health care institutions located in the city of Al Diwaniyah. The numbers were obtained from the health promotion and disease prevention tool that has been authorized by the Iraqi Ministry of Health. Data was gathered by conducting a questionnaire for each variable, employing a research instrument and the personal interview method. Each survey necessitated roughly 10 minutes to complete. The questionnaire comprised four axes, with the initial axis explicitly focusing on community partnership and mobilization. The second axis relates to the local council of the primary health care centre. The third level of communication focuses on modifying behaviour, while the fourth dimension revolves around promoting health and preventing sickness. The data was evaluated using the weighted average method, renowned for its ability to generate accurate outcomes by using the principle of weight ratios. The study found that the research sample had outstanding expertise in the field of health promotion and illness prevention. The study proposes improving training programs in primary health care, with a specific emphasis on boosting communication skills and promoting changes in health behaviours. Additionally, it suggests prioritizing community involvement and activation, while also strengthening the local governing bodies of basic healthcare facilities. In addition, the study cautions against indiscriminately replacing experienced nurses with new workers.