Knowledge and Attitude of Nurses towards the Principles and Criteria of Isolation of Infected Patients in Valiasr Educational and Treatment Center of Zanjan Province

Abstract

Introduction: Nosocomial infections have always been one of the main concerns of the healthcare system of any society, and nurses as
frontline health care providers have a significant role in reducing the prevalence and occurrence of nosocomial infections. The purpose of this study is to determine the knowledge and attitude of nurses towards the principles and criteria of isolation of infectious patients in Valiasr educational and treatment center of Zanjan province.
Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 186 nurses working in different departments of Waliasr Medical
Training Center in Zanjan, Iran. The study was conducted in the form of a questionnaire among the nurses of the above-mentioned medical training center in all three work shifts using a convenient sampling method. Data analysis was done using SPSS software and statistical test (Chi-Square).
Results: 186 nurses with an average age of 31.6 years participated in this plan. The results of the study demonstrated that 14% of the
participants had a low knowledge level, followed by an average knowledge level (55.9%), and a good knowledge level (30.1%). In terms of attitude, 33.3 % of the participants had a poor attitude, followed by an average attitude (52.2%), and a good attitude (14.5%).
Conclusion: Considering the average level of knowledge and attitude of most of the studied people towards the principles and criteria of isolation of infected patients, the level of knowledge and attitude of the treatment staff can be increased by developing comprehensive educational programs and providing sufficient and standard facilities.