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KMID : 0388320070140040429
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Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
2007 Volume.14 No. 4 p.429 ~ p.436
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Knowledge, Attitude and Self-Confidence of Student Nurses Regarding Nosocomial Infection Control
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Park Young-Rye
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study was conducted to identify the knowledge, attitude and self-confidence of student nurses regarding control of nosocomial infections and to provide data for preparation of an efficient policy and education program regarding nosocomial infections.
Method: A descriptive survey design was utilized, and, using a questionnaire, which included 15 items for knowledge, 81 items for attitude, 81 items for self-confidence, data were collected from 520 student nurses. Descriptive statistic, t-test, one-way ANOVA and Pearson’s correlation coefficients, and Stepwise multiple regression analysis were used with SPSS win 12.0 to analyze the data.
Results: The mean score for knowledge was 0.63, for attitude, 4.38 and for self-confidence, 3.50. There was a significant positive correlation between knowledge, attitude and self-confidence in control of nosocomial infections. Attitude, practical attitude, and education were significant factors affecting self-confidence regarding nosocomial infection control.
Conclusion: These research findings should be useful in promoting continuous and repeated educational programs on nosocomial infection for student nurses.
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KEYWORD
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Nosocomial infection, Knowledge, Attitude, Confidence
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