RESEARCH ARTICLE


The Nurses' Knowledge and Compliance with Standard Precautions to prevent Healthcare-associated Infections



Ayat Da'seh1, Ibtisam M. Al-Zaru2, Audai A Hayajneh2, *, Osama Obaid3
1 Applied Science Department, Al_Balqa Applied University, Aqaba, Jordan
2 Department of Adult Health Nursing, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Amman, Jordan
3 Head Nurse of Intensive Care Unit, Jordanian Royal Medical Services, Amman, Jordan


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© 2023 Hayajneh et al.

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* Address correspondence to this author at the Department of Adult Health Nursing, Jordan University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 3030, Amman, Jordan; E-mail: aahayajneh@just.edu.jo


Abstract

Background:

Nursing knowledge and compliance with standard precautions are important for preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and protecting nursing personnel and patients from exposure to infectious microorganisms.

Objective:

The study aimed to assess the nurses’ knowledge of and compliance with standard precautions.

Methods:

This study used :a cross-sectional design. A total of 302 nurses were recruited from three Jordanian hospitals. Data were collected through two structured questionnaires: Standard Precautions Knowledge Questionnaire and Compliance with Standard Precautions Scale. Pearson’s correlation test was used to assess the correlation between nurses' knowledge and compliance with standard precautions.

Results:

The average knowledge score was 14.09 (SD=2.97), indicating a good level of knowledge regarding standard precautions. The average compliance score was 14.46. A significant positive and strong relationship was found between nurses’ knowledge and compliance with standard precautions (r=0.77, p <0.001).

Conclusion:

Continuous monitoring and evaluation of standard precautions are required to maintain and enhance compliance among nurses.

Keywords: Nurses, Standard precautions, Knowledge, Compliance, Healthcare-associated infections, Hospital.