Academia Open
Vol 9 No 2 (2024): December

Nurses in Iraq Show Alarmingly Low Infection Control Adherence

Ali, Alyaa H. (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 May 2024

Abstract

This study assesses nurses' adherence to standard precautions and infection management at the Republican Hospital in Basrah through a descriptive cross-sectional survey of 50 nurses, using a WHO-guideline-based questionnaire. The results indicate poor practice among 86% of nurses, with significant differences in adherence across age groups and workplace settings. The findings highlight the necessity for regular, targeted education to improve infection control practices, thus enhancing patient safety and care quality. Highlights: High Non-Adherence: 86% of nurses show poor infection control practices. Demographic Differences: Age, workplace impact standard precaution adherence. Need for Education: Targeted training essential to enhance safety. Keywords: Nurses’ Commitment, Health Guidelines, Infection Control, Standard Precautions, Healthcare Safety

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acopen

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Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Arts Humanities Chemistry Computer Science & IT Earth & Planetary Sciences Economics, Econometrics & Finance Environmental Science Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Library & Information Science Medicine & Pharmacology Physics Social Sciences Other

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Academia Open is published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo published 2 (two) issues per year (June and December). This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. This ...