Korean J Adult Nurs.
2011 Jun;23(3):278-287.
Nurse's Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Skin Disinfection
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- 1Department of Nursing, Konyang University, Korea.
- 2Department of Nursing, Gachon University of Medicine and Science, Korea. jschoi408@empal.com
Abstract
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This study was to provide baseline data about knowledge, attitude and practice of skin disinfection and to identify the influencing factors among nurses related to skin disinfection.
METHODS
The subjects were 174 nurses who worked at one Hospital in A city. Data were collected by self-reported questionnaires during August, 2010. The collected data were analyzed with use of SPSS/WIN 18.0.
RESULTS
The knowledge of skin disinfection varied significantly according to unit, position and job satisfaction. Nurses' attitude towards skin disinfection differed significantly according to age, unit, career, position and job satisfaction. Nurses' practice of skin disinfection varied according to unit and position. Significant correlations were found between knowledge, attitude and practice. The attitude and knowledge were influencing factors of practice (55.6%).
CONCLUSION
An educational program focusing on changing nurses' knowledge and attitude can be effective for the practice of skin disinfection.
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