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ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF UNIVERSAL PRECAUTION IN PREVENTING NOSOCOMIAL INFECTIONS AMONG NURSES IN IBRAHIM YAKOWA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL KAFANCHAN


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  • J. TANKO Kaduna State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Kafanchan Campus, Nigeria
  • C. TURAKI Kaduna State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Kafanchan Campus, Nigeria
  • C. HABILA Kaduna State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Kafanchan Campus, Nigeria
Keywords: Assessment, Knowledge, Nosocomial infection, Practice, Universal precaution

Abstract

Universal Precautions are measures taken to reduce the risk of transmission of hospital acquired infections. The purpose of the study was to assess the knowledge and practice of universal precaution in preventing Nosocomial infection among Nurses and Midwives in the hospital environment. Facility – based cross-sectional study design was used for the research. Data were collected using a pretested structured questionnaire.  Data were analyzed and interpreted using Likert Scale, Frequency tables and percentages. The result shows that all the 102 respondents have good knowledge of universal precaution. 96 respondents (94%) see universal precautions as a means to curb nosocomial infection. 96 respondents (94%) agreed that strict observance of the universal precaution should be observed before and after every nursing procedure, while 30 respondents (30%) are of the opinion that universal precaution is observed only before performing an invasive procedure, 42 respondents (41%) stated that universal precaution should be carried out only when infection is suspected. 80 respondents (78%) stated that inadequate hospital equipment affect the practice of universal precaution while 805 respondents (83%)  stated that work overload affects the practice of universal precaution. 96 respondents (94%) stated that lack of enough manpower and equipment is affecting their ability to stick to the routine of universal precaution. in conclusion, the result shows that Nurses have knowledge  on universal precaution in preventing Nosocomial infections but there exists a  gap between knowledge and practice which could be attributed to shortage of manpower and equipment.


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Published
2023-06-29
How to Cite
TANKO, J., TURAKI, C., & HABILA, C. (2023). ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF UNIVERSAL PRECAUTION IN PREVENTING NOSOCOMIAL INFECTIONS AMONG NURSES IN IBRAHIM YAKOWA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL KAFANCHAN. African Journal of Health, Safety and Environment, 4(1), 40-48. https://doi.org/10.52417/ajhse.v4i1.390