Abstract
Aims and objectives. To assess nursing staffs' knowledge and practice regarding the prevention of hepatitis C virus (HCV) transmission in hemodialysis units (HDUs). Design. A descriptive exploratory study was utilized to fulfill the aim of the study. Subjects. A convenient sample consisted of all hemodialysis nurses (55 nurses) in three HD units at Cairo University Hospital, Egypt. Tools. Two instruments were designed to collect data pertinent to the study: a) Self-administered questionnaire to assess the subjects‟ level of knowledge, and b) Observational checklist, used to assess subjects‟ level of practice. Results. Showed that (54.5%) of the studied subjects have got a satisfactory level of knowledge regarding prevention of HCV transmission, while all of them (100%) have got an unsatisfactory level of practice related to prevention of HCV transmission in HD units. Recommendations. In-service training program should be designed and implemented regularly to all hemodialysis nurses.
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