Level of Knowledge of Testicular Torsion among Clinical Officers Working In Tier Three Hospitals in Kiambu County, Kenya

Abstract

Objectives: The study sought to determine the level of knowledge of testicular torsion among clinical officers working in tier three hospitals in Kiambu County. Design: A cross-sectional descriptive study design was used and collected using questionnaires. The questionnaires were sorted, coded and keyed in SPSS version 22 for the quantitative data analysis. The knowledge level of the clinical officers was assessed on different aspects as far as management of testicular torsion is concerned. Results: Majority of the clinical officers expressed low knowledge on diagnosis of high riding and horizontal lie in acutely painful scrotum. 59% of clinical officers said the scrotum to be elevated and 20% recommended broad-spectrum antibiotics. The clinicians expressed a lack of understanding of the relationship between Prehn's sign and testicular torsion. Conclusion: Sample clinical officers had at least a diploma in clinical medicine, which is a minimum requirement for being a practitioner. Knowledge on various aspects of testicular torsion varies from low to average as some expressed less knowledge of testicular torsion. Continuous Medical Education in all aspects of testicular torsion conditions is recommended