Knowledge of critical care nurses related to infection control measures in AL-Hilla teaching hospitals
Keywords:
critical care unit, nurses, knowledge, infection control measuresAbstract
Background: The need for nurses to be aware about hospital infection control measures is critical issue in nursing as a response to the rapidly change in the health care environment, infection control measures are essential to a safe, competent, skillful nursing practice and safe workplace. Objective: To assess knowledge of critical care nurses related to infection control measures in AL-Hilla teaching hospitals. Methodology: Descriptive cross-sectional study design selected to achieve the study objectives from the period between (19. Oct.2021 to May. 2022). Purposive non-probability sample of (150) critical care nurses, (70) female and (80) male, who representing approximately all nurses who involved in the direct care of patients. Special questionnaire prepared which consist of three parts. Alpha Cronbach correlation used as statistical method to calculate the reliability of the prepared questionnaire which is statically acceptable (r=0.706). Result: The finding presented that the higher percentage 142(94.7%) of the study sample were between (20-30) years of age, 80(53.3%) were male nurses, 83(55.3%) of them were married, while the result shows that most of the participants 85(56.7%) were bachelor degree holder.
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