Nurse Clinicians are at a greater risk of acquiring and transmitting nosocomial infection as they have greater contact with patients and relatives more than any other member of the health team. A descriptive cross sectional survey design was adopted and a cluster sampling technique was used in the selection of 120 nurse clinicians from four (4)
health facilities that were purposively selected, in Anambra state. The instrument for data collection was an adapted standardized questionnaire and checklist for infection control by WHO. Questionnaires were administered while the proforma/checklist was used to audit actual preventive measures used in the wards. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics while hypothesis tested with inferential statistics at 0.05 level of significance. The result of this study observed that the common preventive measures
utilize by all the health facilities are; Hands being thoroughly washed immediately before handling and putting on gloves, soap or antiseptic rub wash being available at sink and toilet and instrument are thoroughly clean and rinsed before sterilization.We also found out that there is no significant difference between socio-demographic
characteristics and utilization level of nosocomial preventive measures except for Registered nurse/ Intensive care nurse (RN/RICN) only that has significant relationship. It is therefore recommended that all stalk holders in the health sector especially the hospital management who are responsible for the day-to-day smooth running of these hospitals including provision of the necessary materials and human resources.
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- Preventive measures; Nosocomial infections; Intensive care unit
- Lautech Paper 9-827e6dbb