Knowledge, Attitude and Self-Confidence of Student Nurses Regarding Nosocomial Infection Control / 기본간호학회지
Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
;
: 429-436, 2007.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-655490
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.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Cross Infection
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Education
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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