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Knowledge And Perception Of Nosocomial Infection Among Health Workers And Resident
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The purpose of this study was seven· fold:
a) To investigate the level of knowledge, attitudes and perception of
health workers with regards to the spread of nosocomial infections in
Egor, Edo States .
b) To ascertain the attitude, knowledge and perception of health care workers in Egor, Edo towards standard precautions.
c) To compare the knowledge and perception in novice and experienced
healthcare workers with regards to the spread of nosocomial infections;
d) To determine the level of practice of standard precautions among health care workers in Egor, Edo State.
e) To investigate the level of organizational support as reported by the health workers;
f) To examine if a relationship exists between organizational factors
or support and the level of health workers’ knowledge, and understanding
with regards to the spread of nosocomial infections.
g) To determine the level of immunization of the health care workers against infectious diseases such as HBV.
h) To describe the action taken by the health care workers when they are exposed to occupational hazards and injuries.
1.4 Significance of the Study
It
has been recognized in several epidemiological studies that healthcare
workers such as physicians, dentists and nurses are caught up in the
transmission of nosocomial infections.
Literature that has explored
the knowledge, perception and practices of nurses and other health
workers is limited. As a result, it is vital to further investigate the
impact of knowledge, understanding and practices of novice and
experienced graduate nurses with regard to the level of the spread of
nosocomial infections. The findings from this study will add to the
existing literature and may be used in developing interventions to
reduce the spread of nosocomial infections.
1.5 Research Questions
There are six research questions for this study.
a) What is the overall level of Knowledge, Attitudes and Perception
among healthcare workers with regards to the spread of nosocomial
infections?
b) Is there significant difference in the level of knowledge between novice and experienced
healthcare workers with regards to the spread of nosocomial infections?
c) Is there significant difference in attitude between novice and experienced healthcare workers
with regards to the spread of nosocomial infections?
d) Is there significant difference in practice of safe patient care between novice and experienced
healthcare workers with regards to the spread of nosocomial infections?
e) What is the level of organizational support as reported by healthcare workers?
f) What is the level of immunization of the health care workers against infectious diseases?
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]Hospital acquired infections (HAIs) continue to be a threat to hospital admissions and workers thus contributing to mortalities and morbidities. Sophistication and type of services given by health facilities may determine health worker’s attitude towards combating these infections. The objective of this study is to compare knowledge, attitude and practice of HAIs among health workers at the three levels of health care in Nigeria, particularly the primary level that has to do with the resi ... Continue reading---
