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Media type:
E-Article
Title:
Compliance with Infection Prevention and Control Practice among Prospective Graduates of Nursing School in South Korea
Contributor:
Kim, Hyunjung;
Park, Hyunju
Published:
MDPI AG, 2021
Published in:
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18 (2021) 5, Seite 2373
Language:
English
DOI:
10.3390/ijerph18052373
ISSN:
1660-4601
Origination:
Footnote:
Description:
The purpose of this study was to examine compliance with infection prevention and control practice and factors affecting compliance in nursing students who are about to graduate. A cross-sectional survey design was used. A total of 178 students from two nursing colleges in South Korea responded to self-reported questionnaires. Descriptive statistics, independent t-test, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression analysis were conducted. Mean score for compliance was 4.09 ± 0.43 out of 5. The highest score was on compliance with prevention of cross-infection (4.42 ± 0.54) and the lowest was on use of protective devices (3.86 ± 0.78). Non–occupational exposure scores on compliance subcategories were significantly higher than those for occupational exposure. Students’ perception of safe environment for infection control and a positive attitude toward infection control predicted compliance significantly (β = 0.28, p < 0.001; β = 0.18, p = 0.014, respectively). The findings clarify that the level of infection control compliance among Korean nursing students is moderate. In order to increase the level of compliance, a climate that emphasizes a safe environment for healthcare-associated infections should be strengthened. In addition, nursing education should endeavor to develop a positive attitude toward infection prevention.