| A Study on Performance Level for Universal Precautions on Blood-Borne Infections among Nurses in Hospitals |
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An, Ji-Yeon;Lee, Young-Mi;Song, Jung-Hee; |
1Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, Hanyang University
2Department of Nursing, Hanbuk University
3Department of Nursing, College of Kimcheon Science |
| 임상 간호사의 혈액매개감염 주의지침에 대한 수행정도 |
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안지연, 이영미, 송정희 |
1한양대학교 의과대학 간호학과
2한북대학교 간호학과
3김천과학대학 간호과 |
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| Abstract |
Purpose
This study was conducted to investigate the cognition level and the performance level of universal precautions on blood-borne infections and to analyze related-factors on the performance level for universal precautions among the nurses. Method: A total of 166 nurses participated in the survey. We performed multiple linear regression to assess the related-factors on the performance level for universal precautions. Result: The mean scores of cognition and performance level for universal precautions were 65.61(${pm}8.74$) and 53.98(${pm}8.42$) respectively. The mean score of the cognition level was significantly lower than the performance level in all items. The cognition level was associated with the working field. The performance level was highest for nurses working over 36 years, nurses in university hospitals, and nurses in the operating room. The cognitive level for universal precautions, education level, exposure to blood-borne infection, family's income, and marital status significantly predicted the performance level for universal precautions in the multiple linear regression model (Adjusted $R^2=0.42$). Conclusion: The cognition level for universal precautions is the strongest predictor on the performance level for universal precautions. An integrated approach should incorporate training experiences to improve cognition and perception of risk on universal precautions for preventing blood-borne infections. |
| Key Words:
Blood-borne pathogens, Universal precautions, Nurses |
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