Assessment of Knowledge and Practices of Nosocomial Infection among Nurses of Jinnah Hospital Lahore, Punjab- Pakistan: Nosocomial Infection among Nurses

Rabiya Liaqat; Aalia Satara; Safoora Bibi; Misbah Shameem; Nusrat Perveen

doi:10.54393/nrs.v5i2.150

Authors

Rabiya Liaqat Department of ENT, Sahiwal Teaching Hospital, Sahiwal, Pakistan
Aalia Satara Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Lady Willingdon Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
Safoora Bibi Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Sahiwal Teaching Hospital, Sahiwal, Pakistan
Misbah Shameem Medical Intensive Care Unit, Sahiwal Teaching Hospital, Sahiwal, Pakistan
Nusrat Perveen Department of Nephrology, Sahiwal Teaching Hospital, Sahiwal, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/nrs.v5i2.150

Keywords:

Nosocomial Infection, Nurses' Knowledge, Infection Control, Healthcare Practices

Abstract

Nosocomial infection is an infection originating in a patient within a hospital. The infection was not present at the time of admission to the healthcare facility but develops after 48 hours stay within the healthcare facility. Objective: To assess the knowledge of staff nurses regarding the prevention of nosocomial infections and to identify the factors influencing the knowledge deficit of staff nurses. Methods: The current study followed a quantitative research approach using a descriptive, cross-sectional research design. A purposive, non-probability sampling technique was utilized. The sample was selected from a population of medical, surgical, and Intensive Care Units (ICUs) with a sample size of 70. The data collection tool used for this study was a modified questionnaire. Results: The knowledge and practice regarding nosocomial infection among nurses aged 30-35 years was higher compared with nurses aged 26-30 years and 21-25 years. Conclusions: The results of this study indicate that nurses with more than 10 years of work experience have greater knowledge and practice regarding nosocomial infection and its control. The study further suggests that the knowledge and practice of nurses towards infection control measures may be improved by providing health education.

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