College of Nursing & Research Institute of Nursing Science, Hallym University, Gangwon-do 24252, Korea.
College of Nursing, Kangwon National University, Gangwon-do 24341, Korea.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Mar 1;18(5):2373. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18052373.
The purpose of this study was to examine compliance with infection prevention and control practice and factors affecting compliance in nursing students who are about to graduate. A cross-sectional survey design was used. A total of 178 students from two nursing colleges in South Korea responded to self-reported questionnaires. Descriptive statistics, independent t-test, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression analysis were conducted. Mean score for compliance was 4.09 ± 0.43 out of 5. The highest score was on compliance with prevention of cross-infection (4.42 ± 0.54) and the lowest was on use of protective devices (3.86 ± 0.78). Non-occupational exposure scores on compliance subcategories were significantly higher than those for occupational exposure. Students' perception of safe environment for infection control and a positive attitude toward infection control predicted compliance significantly (β = 0.28, < 0.001; β = 0.18, = 0.014, respectively). The findings clarify that the level of infection control compliance among Korean nursing students is moderate. In order to increase the level of compliance, a climate that emphasizes a safe environment for healthcare-associated infections should be strengthened. In addition, nursing education should endeavor to develop a positive attitude toward infection prevention.
本研究旨在调查即将毕业的护理学生对感染预防与控制实践的依从性及其影响因素。采用横断面调查设计。共 178 名来自韩国两所护理学院的学生对自我报告问卷做出回应。采用描述性统计、独立 t 检验、皮尔逊相关和多元回归分析。依从性的平均得分为 5 分制中的 4.09 ± 0.43 分。得分最高的是预防交叉感染（4.42 ± 0.54 分），最低的是使用防护设备（3.86 ± 0.78 分）。在依从性的各个子类别中，非职业暴露的评分显著高于职业暴露。学生对感染控制安全环境的感知和对感染控制的积极态度显著预测了依从性（β=0.28，<0.001；β=0.18，p=0.014）。研究结果表明，韩国护理学生的感染控制依从性水平处于中等水平。为了提高依从性水平，应该加强强调医疗保健相关感染安全环境的氛围。此外，护理教育应努力培养对感染预防的积极态度。
