Knowledge and compliance with infection prevention and control practices among UNIMAS undergraduate nursing students
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Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
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Introduction: Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a practical, evidence-based approach preventing patients and health workers from being harmed by avoidable infections (WHO, 2021). These practice guidelines not only help to minimize the spread of infection among patients but also help to avoid healthcare workers from contracting infections when caring for patients. Nursing students are equally at risk to exposure to infections during their clinical attachments in the healthcare setting. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge, to assess the level of compliance and to examine the relationship between knowledge and compliance on infection prevention and control (IPC) practices among UNIMAS undergraduate nursing students. Methodology: Descriptive cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted among the undergraduate nursing students in Universiti Malaysia Sarawak. A total of 140 participants were selected using simple random sampling method. The data collection tool consisted of 42 item self-administered questions which divided into 3 parts; socio-demographic, level of knowledge and level of compliance on IPC practices. Data collection from this study was analysed using IBM SPSS version 27. Results: Most of the nursing students demonstrated an optimum level of knowledge (75.0%) and compliance (86.4%). Further analysis revealed significant correlation between knowledge and compliance (r = .326, p = 0.001). Conclusion: UNIMAS undergraduate nursing students showed an optimal level of both knowledge and compliance with infection prevention and control (IPC) practices. However, there is a need for regular assessment and feedback sessions to continuously improve the curriculum and training methods.