Effect of the Six-Step Strategy Guided by Online Training Program on Pediatric Nurses' Knowledge and Practice regarding Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Pneumonia

Hafez Farag Elmahdy, Nagafa; Youssef EL-Sheikh, Ohoud; Ahmed Abd El Aziz, Magda; Khamis Kassem, Fathia; Fahmy Hussein, Manal

doi:10.21608/ejhc.2025.437671

Effect of the Six-Step Strategy Guided by Online Training Program on Pediatric Nurses' Knowledge and Practice regarding Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Pneumonia

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Assistant Professor of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University

² Assistant Professor of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University

³ Assistant Professor of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, Egypt and Associate professor, Faculty of Nursing, Public Health Department, KingAbdul-Aziz University, Saudi Arabia

⁴ Lecturer of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Sohag University

10.21608/ejhc.2025.437671

Abstract

Background: In 2023, an earlier and more widespread outbreak of Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (MPP). It seems necessary to provide effective training methods to nurses in preventing spread of Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia. Aim: To determine the effect of the six-step strategy guided by online training program on pediatric nurses' knowledge and practice regarding Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia Methods: A quasi-experimental research pre-post design, design was used. Setting: The study was conducted in Pediatric Chest Outpatient Clinic affiliated to Sohag University Hospitals. Subjects: all pediatric nurses (30) who are working in the previous selected setting. Tools for data collection: (1) A structured interviewing questionnaire that was constructed by the researcher including two parts, and tool (2) observational checklist was used to collect data. Results: There was a highly statistically significant difference between the studied nurses' knowledge and practice. There was a highly statistically significant correlation in nurses' knowledge and practice post the six-step strategy guided by online training program than pre training (all P<0.001). Conclusions: The six-step strategy guided by online training program effectively enhanced and improving nurses' knowledge and practice regarding Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia. Recommendations: It is recommended to maintain continuous education and training targeting all healthcare providers.

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