Asian Pacific Journal of Nursing

A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE REGARDING INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL AMONG STAFF NURSE AT SELECTED HOSPITAL OF JODHPUR WITH A VIEW TO DEVELOP SELF-INSTRUCTIONAL MODULE

Sapna and Mohammed Rizwan

sapnasharma8559956339@gmail.com

Knowledge, Staff Nurse, Infection prevention and control, self-instructional module

Introduction: Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a scientific approach and practical solution designed to prevent harm caused by infection to patients and health workers. It is grounded in infection disease, epidemiology, social science and health system strengthening. Various studies have should that the staff nurse due not having knowledge regarding infection prevention and control. In this study, administrating self-instructional module among staff nurse is an attempt to improve the knowledge regarding infection prevention and control. Aim of the Study: Assess the knowledge regarding infection prevention and control among staff nurse. Meterial And Method: A descriptive study was carried out to assess the knowledge of 60 nurses selected by purposive sampling, who were workers in different hospital in Jodhpur Rajasthan were assessed by using a structured knowledge questionnaire and analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis. Result: The findings of the study reveals that to the level of knowledge shows that majority (65%) of the sample had average knowledge followed by 18.33% had good knowledge and remaining (16.66%) sample had poor knowledge regarding infection prevention and control .However the majority of the demographic variables such as age, gender, religion, qualification, income, experience, designation, and training were found not significant association with the level of knowledge regarding infection prevention and control staff nurses except working area and marital status. Conclusion: It can be concluded that staff nurse have average knowledge regarding infection prevention and control per current research recommendations. They require education and to enhance their knowledge regarding infection prevention and control. Administrating self-instructional module to improve the knowledge regarding infection prevention and control among staff nurse.