Nurses' knowledge on nosocomial infections preventive measures and its associated factors in Ghana: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nosocomial infections (NCIs) have been associated with several adverse outcomes including extended hospitalization, persistent disability, heightened antimicrobial resistance, amplified socio-economic disruption, and elevated mortality rates. The adoption of infection prevention strategies has the greatest tendency to significantly reduce the risk and occurrence of NCIs among the population, particularly in resource constrained health systems. This study assessed nurses' knowledge on NCI preventive measures and its associated factors in Ghana.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted from July to August 2021. A sample of 237 healthcare workers in the Hohoe Municipality was selected to participate in the study. Data was collected with a questionnaire designed

SUBMITTER: Salu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10474753 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature