Standard precautions compliance and its associated factors among nurses in Kazakhstan: A cross-sectional study - 20/07/24
, Anargul Kuntuganova b, c, Alma Syzdykova d, Kurmet Danebek e, Gaukhar Agazhayeva fRésumé |
Background |
During the COVID-19 pandemic, with many nurses being infected, understanding compliance with standard precautions (SP) among nurses in Kazakhstan is crucial for improving infection prevention and control and preparedness for future emergencies. The study aimed to assess Kazakh nurses' SP compliance amid the COVID-19 pandemic and examine the factors associated with their compliance.
Methods |
Quantitative, cross-sectional design. This research surveyed 241 clinical nurses in Astana, Kazakhstan using a standardized tool from December 2021 to April 2022.
Results |
This study found 76.0% SP compliance among the nurses. The highest compliance was observed in the dimension "Decontamination of spills and used articles" (86.0% compliance rate), followed by "Use of protective devices" (83.5% compliance rate), "Prevention of cross-infection from person to person" (72.7% compliance rate), "Disposal of sharps" (65.4% compliance rate), and "Disposal of waste" (56.0% compliance rate). Nurses’ age and educational qualification influences the nurses’ SP compliance.
Discussion |
While the nurses’ compliance rate in this study was moderate, specific areas warrant more attention, such as their compliance with proper waste and sharps disposal.
Conclusions |
This study highlighted the experiences of nurses in Kazakhstan on their compliance with SP during the pandemic.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Highlights |
• | Moderate compliance among nurses highlights the need for targeted waste management and sharp disposal interventions. |
• | Married, older, educated, and experienced nurses had higher compliance levels. |
• | Institutions can enhance compliance through regular infection control training. |
• | Insights into the factors shaping Kazakh nurses' SP compliance can inform effective interventions. |
Key Words : Compliance factors, Infection control, Health care settings, Health care professionals, Pandemic compliance, Patient safety
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| Conflicts of interest: None to report. |
Vol 52 - N° 8
P. 941-946 - août 2024 Retour au numéro
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