Nurses Knowledge on Management of Cerebral Haemorrhage Patients at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital

Background: Effective management of cerebral hemorrhage patients is critical for improving their outcomes. Nurses play a vital role in patient care, and their knowledge of cerebral hemorrhage management is essential for providing quality healthcare. Objective: This study aimed to assess nurses' knowledge regarding managing cerebral hemorrhage patients at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH) in Bangladesh. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted over six months, from November 2014 to April 2015, at RMCH. Data were collected from N=50 staff nurses working in various wards. Demographic information, including age, gender, marital status, religion, educational qualification, professional qualification, and length of service, was gathered. A direct questionnaire was administered to assess nurses' knowledge of cerebral hemorrhage management, with responses categorized as yes/no, complete knowledge, partial knowledge, or don't know. Results: The study revealed that most nurses at RMCH were female (88%) and aged over 40 years (60%). Furthermore, 98% of the respondents were married. Educational qualifications varied, with over 60% holding, and 74% having a Diploma in Nursing;18% had B.Sc. in Nursing and 8% had M. Sc in Nursing. Length of service of the respondents were maximum (42%) in between 21-25 years and only 4% were in between 1-5 years. In terms of knowledge, 83.56% of the nurses responded positively (yes) to questions about cerebral hemorrhage management. Among them, 53.75% had complete knowledge, 33.50% had partial knowledge, and 12.75