An investigation of nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding disinfection procedures in Italy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study assessed the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practice regarding disinfection procedures among nurses in Italian hospitals.

Methods

A face-to-face interview gathered the following information: demographic and practice characteristics; knowledge about the healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and the disinfection practices; attitudes towards the utility of guidelines/protocols and perception of the risks of acquiring/transmitting HAIs; compliance with antisepsis/disinfection procedures; and sources of information.

Results

Only 29% acknowledged that urinary and respiratory tract infections were the two most common HAIs and this knowledge was significantly higher in those with a higher level of education. Attitudes towards the utility of guideli

SUBMITTER: Sessa A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3123570 | biostudies-literature | 2011 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature