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- Title
Adherence to standard precautions by nursing professionals in a public university hospital: a cross-sectional study.
- Authors
Oliveira Diniz, Maiara; Menis Ferreira, Adriano; de Andrade, Denise; Watanabe, Evandro; Schneider, Guilherme; Pereira dos Santos, André; Duarte Valim, Marilia; da Silva Santos, Bruno; Mendes de Souza, Mônia Alves; Almeida Vaz, Emileide dos Santos
- Abstract
Introduction: The aim of this study was to analyze the adherence to standard precautions by nursing professionals in a public university hospital, and to identify associated factors. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study with the nursing staff of a public university hospital. The participants provided sociodemographic and immunization data, training data on standard precautions and occupational accident history, and responded to the questionnaire on adherence to standard precautions (QASP). Descriptive data analysis and Pearson's Chi-square test (X²) were performed, followed by Fisher's exact test to verify the association between the adherence to standard precautions (total score = 76 points) and the sample characterization variables. Additionally, binary logistic regression indicated the odds ratio (OR) of the sample characterization variables for adherence to standard precautions. A p value = 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The average score for adherence to standard precautions, through QASP, by nursing professionals evaluated was 70.5 points. Association between the adherence to standard precautions and the professionals' sample characterization variables was not identified. However, it was observed that experienced professionals (≥15 years of experience in the institution) were more likely to adhere to standard precautions (OR 0.062; IC95% [0.006-0.663]; p = 0.021). Conclusions: In general, the adherence to standard precautions by nursing professionals working in health service in this study can be considered inadequate, highlighting major weaknesses in hand hygiene practices, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), recapping of used needles, and conduct after suffering occupational accidents. Experienced professionals were more likely to adhere to standard precautions.
- Subjects
UNIVERSAL precautions (Health); PUBLIC hospitals; UNIVERSITY hospitals; PUBLIC universities &; colleges; CROSS-sectional method
- Publication
Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2023, Vol 17, Issue 5, p677
- ISSN
2036-6590
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3855/jidc.15873