Knowledge, Attitude and Self-Confidence of Student Nurses Regarding Nosocomial Infection Control.
- Author:
Young Rye PARK
1
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Mokpo-Catholic University, Korea. yrpark@mcu,ac,kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Nosocomial infection;
Knowledge;
Attitude;
Confidence
- MeSH:
Cross Infection*;
Education;
Humans;
Surveys and Questionnaires
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
2007;14(4):429-436
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study was conducted to identify the knowledge, attitude and self-confidence of student nurses regarding control of nosocomial infections and to provide data for preparation of an efficient policy and education program regarding nosocomial infections. METHOD: A descriptive survey design was utilized, and, using a questionnaire, which included 15 items for knowledge, 81 items for attitude, 81 items for self-confidence, data were collected from 520 student nurses. Descriptive statistic, t-test, one-way ANOVA and Pearson's correlation coefficients, and Stepwise multiple regression analysis were used with SPSS win 12.0 to analyze the data. RESULTS: The mean score for knowledge was 0.63, for attitude, 4.38 and for self-confidence, 3.50. There was a significant positive correlation between knowledge, attitude and self-confidence in control of nosocomial infections. Attitude, practical attitude, and education were significant factors affecting self-confidence regarding nosocomial infection control. CONCLUSION: These research findings should be useful in promoting continuous and repeated educational programs on nosocomial infection for student nurses.
