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S Shrestha1, Y Cho2, C Bhuju1
1Department of Nursing, Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University Hospital, Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal.
Kathmandu University Medical Journal (KUMJ)
|August 30, 2024
Summary
Nursing students demonstrated fair knowledge of infection prevention and control, with significant gaps in waste management. Improving curriculum is recommended to enhance student knowledge and practices.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Public Health
Background:
- Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) lead to increased hospital stays, morbidity, and mortality.
- Essential for healthcare professionals and students to possess knowledge and skills in infection prevention and control (IPC).
Purpose of the Study:
- Assess nursing students' knowledge, perception, and confidence in IPC measures.
- Determine correlations between knowledge, perception, and confidence in IPC performance.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional descriptive study involving 163 nursing students.
- Data collected via self-structured questionnaires on demographics, knowledge, perception, and confidence.
- Statistical analysis included ANOVA and Pearson's correlation.
Main Results:
- Overall fair knowledge (71%) among students; strong in general principles (85%), weak in waste management (2%).
- Significant differences in knowledge across student academic levels.
- Positive correlation between knowledge and confidence; strong correlation between perception and confidence.
Conclusions:
- Nursing students possess a fair level of knowledge regarding infection control measures.
- Recommends revising nursing curricula and standardizing IPC education nationwide.
- Aims to improve both knowledge and practical application of IPC among future nurses.
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