J Korean Acad Fundam Nurs.  2007 Nov;14(4):429-436.

Knowledge, Attitude and Self-Confidence of Student Nurses Regarding Nosocomial Infection Control

• Park YR

Abstract

PURPOSE: This study was conducted to identify the knowledge, attitude and self-confidence of student nurses regarding control of nosocomial infections and to provide data for preparation of an efficient policy and education program regarding nosocomial infections. METHOD: A descriptive survey design was utilized, and, using a questionnaire, which included 15 items for knowledge, 81 items for attitude, 81 items for self-confidence, data were collected from 520 student nurses. Descriptive statistic, t-test, one-way ANOVA and Pearson's correlation coefficients, and Stepwise multiple regression analysis were used with SPSS win 12.0 to analyze the data.
RESULTS
The mean score for knowledge was 0.63, for attitude, 4.38 and for self-confidence, 3.50. There was a significant positive correlation between knowledge, attitude and self-confidence in control of nosocomial infections. Attitude, practical attitude, and education were significant factors affecting self-confidence regarding nosocomial infection control.
CONCLUSION
These research findings should be useful in promoting continuous and repeated educational programs on nosocomial infection for student nurses.

Keyword

Nosocomial infection; Knowledge; Attitude; Confidence

MeSH Terms

Cross Infection*
Education
Humans
Surveys and Questionnaires