MONDAY IMAOBONG

This study explored the utilization and perceived clinical effectiveness of honey in burn wound management among nurses at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Benin City. Burn injuries pose significant challenges in clinical care, particularly in resource-limited settings where affordable and accessible treatment options are essential. Honey, with its antibacterial and wound-healing properties, has been increasingly recognized as a viable alternative. A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was adopted, and a convenience sampling technique was used to select 258 nurses. Of these, 249 completed the questionnaire correctly, yielding a response rate of 96.5%. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26.0. Findings revealed that 67.5% of nurses had personally used honey in burn wound care, and 72.3% reported observing its use in clinical practice. A total of 61.0% indicated that they initiated the use of honey even without prior doctor approval, while 65.8% used it when conventional materials were unavailable. Only 34.1% of respondents reported receiving formal training on the use of honey in wound care, and just 29.7% stated that their departments had standard protocols for its use. Overall, the utilization of honey was rated high, with a grand mean score of 2.6 (cutoff = 2.5). On perceived clinical effectiveness, 74.3% of nurses believed honey facilitatesfaster wound healing, 70.2% agreed it reduces the risk of infection, and 66.7% reported it helps alleviate pain. A grand mean of 2.7 indicated a high perception of honey’s clinical effectiveness. In conclusion, the study demonstrated a substantial level of honey utilization and positive perception of its effectiveness among nurses at UBTH. The study recommends integrating honey-based protocols into standard practice, expanding training programs, and conducting further clinical trials to reinforce its evidence-based application in wound care