Knowledge, Compliance and Attitude of Nursing Students towards Standard Precautions: A Cross-Sectional Study in a Tertiary Hospital
https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.19.2.2
- Author:
Noor Hanita, Z
1
;
Nazurah, Z.
1
;
Khatijah, L.A.
2
;
Sharifah Shafinaz, S.A.
3
;
Yahaya, N.
1
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2. Department of Nursing , School of Healthcare and Medical Sciences, Sunway University, Malaysia
3. Centre for Nursing Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Puncak Alam Campus, Selangor, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Knowledge, Compliance, Attitude, Nursing, Standard precaution
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
2023;19(No.2):2-7
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Introduction: Knowledge, compliance, and attitudes toward the standard precaution guidelines are crucial to avoid
contamination not only on patients but also on healthcare providers. Little is known regarding Malaysian nursing students’ knowledge, compliance, and attitudes toward standard precaution guidelines. The purpose of this study was to
look into Malaysian nursing students’ knowledge, compliance, and attitudes towards standard precaution guidelines.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 337 Diploma nursing students who were chosen by
simple random sampling. A self-invented questionnaire based on the CDC recommendations was administered to
the participants and their responses were recorded. With a Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.96, the instrument is
reliable. The STROBE cross-sectional design process guideline was used as the study design. Results: Majority of the
nursing students have adequate knowledge (n=222, 65.9%), adequate compliance (n=229, 68%) and good attitudes
(n=171, 50.7%) with the standard precaution. The findings suggest an association between gender (p=0.005) and
year of educational level (p=0.001) with the level of knowledge. There was also an association between the level
of knowledge with the level of compliance (p=0.029) and the level of attitude (p=0.002) with standard precautions
among the nursing students. Conclusion: Even though nearly two-thirds of the participants appeared to have adequate knowledge and compliance, only half of them have good attitudes with the standard precautions. This study
indicates that although the students had adequate knowledge and compliance, measures are needed to foster compatible attitudes towards the standard precautions among the nursing students.
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