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Fatemeh Nouroozi Fashtali1 
, Mohammad Taghi Moghadamnia2 , Saman Maroufizadeh3 , Majid Pourshaikhian *4
, Mohammad Taghi Moghadamnia2 , Saman Maroufizadeh3 , Majid Pourshaikhian *4
1- Student Research Committee, University of Guilan Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
2- Department of Medical surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
3- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Health, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
4- Department of prehospital emergency, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran ,pourshaikhian_m@yahoo.com
2- Department of Medical surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
3- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Health, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
4- Department of prehospital emergency, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran ,
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Background: Among the various dangers posed by disasters, biological hazards hold particular significance, and healthcare institutions serve as the frontline defense against biological threats. Many hospitals lack sufficient readiness to manage biological hazards effectively. The objective of this study was to evaluate the state of preparedness among hospitals in Guilan province for confronting biological threats.
Material & Methods: This research employed a cross-sectional analytical design. A census approach was used for data collection, incorporating all hospitals (33) within the province. The assessment instrument was the "Hospital Preparedness Assessment Checklist in Biological Events," consisting of 147 items with a total possible score ranging from 0 to 294. Standardized scores were classified into three levels: poor (0–33%), medium (34–66%), and good (67–99%). Analysis was performed with SPSS16 software, applying descriptive statistics, the Friedman test, and the Mann-Whitney test, with statistical significance set at P < 0.05.
Results: The average overall preparedness score for facing biological threats was 32.8, situating it near the lower end of the medium category. Analysis using the Friedman test demonstrated a significant variation among the scores of the different preparedness dimensions (χ² (7) = 193.5, P < 0.001). The dimensions of "laboratory system" (43.4) and "resilience" (41.3) received the highest scores, while "education & training" (22.9) and "management structures" (25.1) received the lowest. No statistically significant disparity in preparedness was detected between government and private hospitals, or between general and specialized hospitals.
Conclusion: In light of the generally insufficient preparedness of Guilan's hospitals for biological threat response, it is imperative that health administrators prioritize and enact essential interventions to improve readiness levels.
Material & Methods: This research employed a cross-sectional analytical design. A census approach was used for data collection, incorporating all hospitals (33) within the province. The assessment instrument was the "Hospital Preparedness Assessment Checklist in Biological Events," consisting of 147 items with a total possible score ranging from 0 to 294. Standardized scores were classified into three levels: poor (0–33%), medium (34–66%), and good (67–99%). Analysis was performed with SPSS16 software, applying descriptive statistics, the Friedman test, and the Mann-Whitney test, with statistical significance set at P < 0.05.
Results: The average overall preparedness score for facing biological threats was 32.8, situating it near the lower end of the medium category. Analysis using the Friedman test demonstrated a significant variation among the scores of the different preparedness dimensions (χ² (7) = 193.5, P < 0.001). The dimensions of "laboratory system" (43.4) and "resilience" (41.3) received the highest scores, while "education & training" (22.9) and "management structures" (25.1) received the lowest. No statistically significant disparity in preparedness was detected between government and private hospitals, or between general and specialized hospitals.
Conclusion: In light of the generally insufficient preparedness of Guilan's hospitals for biological threat response, it is imperative that health administrators prioritize and enact essential interventions to improve readiness levels.
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