Abstract
Background/Aims In developing countries, healthcare-associated infections are a major problem. Nurses play a pivotal role in preventing these infections. The aim of this study was to assess emergency care nurses' knowledge regarding the management of healthcare-associated infections in Georgia. Methods A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted. A self-administered questionnaire was sent to 150 nurses, who were chosen through randomised selection. Participants rated their agreement to statements regarding infection prevention and management using a 5-point Likert scale. Associations between variables were assessed using a Chi-square test. Results Most of the nurses had adequate knowledge regarding the management of healthcare-associated infections, but their practice to reduce the spread of infection was not at a satisfactory level. There was a significant relationship between work experience and knowledge about healthcare-associated infection management, including attendance at training courses (P<0.05). However, only 53.7% of participants reported taking recommendations to reduce the incidence of healthcare-associated infections into account, and only 54.5% practiced hand hygiene after touching the patient. Conclusions Adequate education in healthcare-associated infection management and prevention is essential for healthcare workers. The majority of participants had sufficient knowledge of healthcare-associated infection management measures, but needed further improvement through regular educational programmes and implementation of infection management practices to maximise quality of care.
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