J Korean Acad Fundam Nurs.  2021 Nov;28(4):482-490. 10.7739/jkafn.2021.28.4.482.

Factors Associated with Intention to Comply with Infection Control Guidelines in Physicians and Nurses: An Analysis Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior

• Choi YS
• Kim SH
• Chang HH

• KMID: 2523019
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7739/jkafn.2021.28.4.482

Abstract

Purpose
This study aimed to identify factors affecting physicians and nurses’ intention to comply with healthcare-associated infection control guidelines, based on the theory of planned behavior.
Methods
This study was a cross-sectional, descriptive survey. Data were collected using self-report questionnaires from 169 doctors and nurses at a tertiary hospital. Pearson correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis were used to analyze the factors influencing intention to comply with healthcare-associated infection control guidelines.
Results
The mean score of intention to comply with infection control guidelines was 17.17±2.60 points (possible range 3-21 points). The intention to comply with infection control guidelines was positively associated with subjective norms and perceived behavioral control over compliance with healthcare-associated infection control guidelines. In the multiple regression analysis, perceived behavioral control was the only significant predictor of intention to comply with healthcare-associated infection control guidelines.
Conclusion
In order to encourage doctors and nurses to comply with infection control guidelines, it is necessary to provide resources, enhance the work environment, and utilize strategies to increase perceived behavioral control over compliance with infection control guidelines.

Keyword

Cross infection; Health personnel; Infection control; Intention; 교차 감염, 개인 건강, 감염 관리, 의도