Transmission Based Precaution Practices among Nurses in Edo State, Nigeria during COVID-19 Pandemic.
Afr J Reprod Health
; 24(s1): 98-107, 2020 Jun.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-903320
ABSTRACT
The novel covid-19 pandemic is a highly infectious disease without known specific treatment and vaccine. Transmission based precautions are important in the fight against the virus. This study investigated the level of transmission-based precautions practiced, the predictors of correct practices, and the challenges experienced by nurses in public health facilities in Edo State during the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional survey to elicit responses from 367 front line nurses using a Google online questionnaire. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics and logistic regression analysis. The majority 314(85.6%) of the respondents maintained a good level of transmission-based precautions practice. Hand hygiene was performed by 327(89.1%) of the respondents. Academic qualification was a significant predictor of good practice in favour of respondents with a degree in nursing. Challenges identified were lack of financial motivation, fear of infecting family members and fear of contracting the virus (93.5%). It was concluded that nurses in Edo State Nigeria have good transmission- based practices in relation to covid-19 however efforts should be made to ensure 100% compliance and sustain practices.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
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COVID-19
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Nurses
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Randomized controlled trials
Topics:
Vaccines
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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Young adult
Country/Region as subject:
Africa
Language:
English
Journal:
Afr J Reprod Health
Journal subject:
Reproductive Medicine
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Ajrh2020
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