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http://dx.doi.org/10.5807/kjohn.2014.23.4.208

Influencing Factors on Practice of Healthcare-associated Infection Control among Clinical Nurses  

Yun, Ji-Young (Chosun University Hospital)
Kim, Sun-Ok (Graduate School of Chosun University)
Kim, In-Sook (Department of Nursing, Chosun University)
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Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing / v.23, no.4, 2014 , pp. 208-218 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the factors influencing on practice of healthcare-associated infection control among clinical nurses. Methods: The subject of this study were 118 nurses who worked in medical surgical ward and ICU of 2 general hospital in Gwangju city. Data were collected with a questionnaire. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, t-test, one-way ANOVA, Scheff$\acute{e}$ test, Pearson correlation and stepwise multiple regression analysis using SPSS/WIN 12.0. Results: The major findings of this study were as follow: There were significant positive correlation between knowledge, recognition, empowerment and practice of healthcare-associated infection control. The significant factors influencing practice of healthcare-associated infection control were recognition and empowerment, which explained 68.8% of the practice of healthcare-associated infection control. Conclusion: These results indicate that recognition on healthcare-associated infection control and empowerment among clinical nurses should be reinforcement via consistent education, administrative and organizational support at the level of hospital.
Keywords
Practice; Health; Infection Control; Nurses;
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