The Practice Of Standard Precautionary Measures in the Prevention Of Cross Infection Among Nurses in St. Luke’s Hospital Anua.
ABSTRACT
This study was conducted on standard precautionary measures in prevention of cross infection among nurses in St. Luke’s Hospital, Anua, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The objectives to be achieved from this study were: To assess the influence of environmental control in the prevention of cross infection among nurses in St. Luke’s Hospital, Anua;
To examine the influence of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the prevention of cross infection among nurses in St. Luke’s hospital, and To investigate proper disposal of biohazards among nurses in St. Luke’s Hospital Anua, Uyo, AKS.
The significance of the study was focused on the nurses, patient, hospital, government and future researchers. The methodology used is a non-experimental design, specifically descriptive design. A target population of 100 registered nurses both male and females were used.
Data were collected using a twenty (20) itemed structured questionnaire which was based on the research questions. The conceptual framework used for the study was Health Belief Model. Data were presented on tables, figures and percentages.
From the result, it was discovered that 78 (78%) of the respondents have practiced standard precautions as a sit to prevent the transmission of blood-borne pathogens when providing health care services. Therefore, based on the findings, it was concluded that nurses working in the ward of St. Luke’s Hospital Anua, Uyo practice standard precautionary measures
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cover Page
Title Page – – – – – – – – – i
Certification – – – – – – – – – ii
Abstract – – – – – – – – – iii
Dedication – – – – – – – – – iv
Acknowledgement – – – – – – – – v
Table of Content – – – – – – – – vi-viii
List of Tables – – – – – – – – – ix
List of Figure – – – – – – – – – x
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction – – – – – – – – 1
1.1 Background of the Study – – – – – – 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem – – – – – – 4
1.3 Research Questions – – – – – – – 5
1.4 Objectives of the Study – – – – – – 5
1.5 Significance of the Study – – – – – – 6
1.6 Scope of the Study – – – – – – – 6
1.7 Operational Definition of Terms – – – – – 7
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Literature Review – – – – – – – 8
2.1 Conceptual Review – – – – – – – 8
2.2 Empirical Review – – – – – – – 13
2.3 Theoretical Framework – – – – – – 19
Application to the Study – – – – – – 21
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 Methodology – – – – – – – – 22
3.1 Research Design – – – – – – – 22
3.2 Research Setting – – – – – – – 22
3.3 Target Population – – – – – – – 23
3.4 Sampling Size Determination – – – – – 23
3.5 Sampling Technique – – – – – – – 23
3.6 Instrument for Data Collection – – – – – 24
3.7 Validity of Instrument – – – – – – – 24
3.8 Reliability of Instrument – – – – – – 24
3.9 Method of Data Collection – – – – – – 24
3.10 Method of Data Analysis – – – – – – 25
3.11 Ethical Consideration – – – – – – – 25
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 Results – – – – – – – – 26
4.1 Presentation of Results Using Tables and Charts – – – 26
4.2 Proper Labeling of Tables, Charts – – – – – 26
4.3 Proper Description of Contents of Tables, and Charts – – 27
4.4 Answering Research Questions – – – – – 27
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 Discussion of Findings – – – – – – 33
5.1 Identifying Key Findings – – – – – – 33
5.2 Implications to Nursing – – – – – – 34
5.3 Limitations of the Study – – – – – – 34
5.4 Summary – – – – – – – – 34
5.5 Conclusion – – – – – – – – 35
5.6 Recommendation – – – – – – – 36
5.7 Suggestion For Further Studies – – – – – 36
References – – – – – – – – 37
Questionnaires – – – – – – – – 39-40
INTRODUCTION
Health care workers are at risk of exposure to not only HIV infection but also other infections. Transmission of these infections in health care settings can occur from patient to health care workers, between patients or from health care worker to patients.
The risk to staff arises from; sharps and hollow needles, splashing of conjunctivae and mucous membranes with contaminated blood and body fluids, Heavy contamination of broken skin e.g. cuts and Handling of large quantities of blood and body fluids without protective clothing.
The risk to patients arises from, use of recycled hollow needles and syringes; contaminated blood transfusion; poor ward facilities and cleaning. Realizing these risks, infection control measures should be taken to protect patients and health care workers against all sort of infections, which are spread by ramous routes of transmission.
Standard precautionary measures are considered the most important strategy for successful infection control in the health care setting. They involve work practices which avoid direct contact with blood and all body fluids and guard against needle stick injuries and exposures to mucous membranes.
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