Safety Attitudes Research Articles

Factors Associated with the Patient Safety Activities among Home-Visit Caregiver: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Home-visit care should prioritize patient safety and promote positive safety awareness to maintain caregivers' commitment to providing safe care. This descriptive study aims to examine the relationship between home-visit caregivers' knowledge, attitudes, awareness of patient safety, and safety-related activities. The participants were 210 adult home-visit caregivers, aged 20 years or older, with more than six months of experience working at six long-term care centers in D Metropolitan City. Data were collected using a structured self-report questionnaire to measure participants' general characteristics and their patient safety knowledge, attitudes, awareness, and activities and analyzed using SPSS/WIN 28.0. This study demonstrated that patient safety activities were significantly positively correlated with patient safety knowledge (r=.63, p˂.001), patient safety attitude (r=.49, p ˂.001), and patient safety awareness (r=.69, p˂.001). The factors affecting patient safety activities were patient safety awareness and patient safety knowledge, with an explanatory power of 55%. To practice patient safety activities and maintain a desirable attitude, an educational strategy that promotes cognitive change, such as a systematic and continuous practice-oriented campaign, is needed. Furthermore, efforts to improve the working environment to extend the tenure of experienced caregivers are required.

Impact of immigration-specific stress on safety attitudes: a national cross-sectional study on overseas qualified nurses in Japan

BackgroundMany countries have addressed the global issue of nursing shortage by recruiting overseas nurses who are also qualified in the host country. Nevertheless, such nurses may encounter various obstacles in...

Measuring the patient safety climate in community pharmacies: an updated national survey

BackgroundThe patient safety climate in community pharmacies was measured nationally in Sweden in 2008. Since that time the Swedish pharmacy market has undergone a re-regulation which probably has affected the...

Promoting Safety Behaviour among Operatives in the SME Manufacturing Sector in Malaysia: The Mediating Effect of Safety Knowledge

Occupational accidents pose a significant challenge to Malaysia’s SME manufacturing sector, a critical driver of the national economy. This study investigates the impact of safety attitude, safety training, and safety knowledge on operatives’ safety behaviour, exploring the mediating role of safety knowledge. Using a cross-sectional survey design and structural equation modelling (SEM) with SmartPLS, all three factors significantly influenced safety behaviour. Notably, safety attitude and training directly impact safety behaviour, while safety knowledge acts as a mediator, enhancing their positive effect. This research provides valuable insights for promoting a safer working environment within the SME manufacturing sector, underscoring the importance of cultivating positive safety attitudes, delivering effective training, and ensuring a robust foundation of safety knowledge among operatives.

Exploring effects of a booster workshop on progression and retention of resuscitation skills of residents when added to regular low-dose simulation

BackgroundImproving the resuscitation and teamwork skills of residents is key to better outcomes of in-hospital cardiac arrest events. This study aims to explore the effects of regular low-dose simulation combined with a booster workshop on the progression and retention of resuscitation skills and teamwork among residents.MethodsThis comparative study took place at a teaching hospital in Northern Taiwan from August 2019 to June 2021. Residents were divided into two groups: the control group received regular low-dose simulation with faculty-led debriefing at the 1st, 6th, and 11th months, while the intervention group participated in an additional 3-hour simulation workshop one week before the 6th-month scenario. The workshop focused on resuscitation and teamwork skills. The study evaluated medical task performance, teamwork, patient safety attitudes, and timing of key resuscitation actions through standardized simulation scenarios, with the assessments occurring at the 1st, 6th, and 11th months (pre-test, mid-test, post-test, respectively).ResultsOutcome measures in medical task performance and team leader behavior showed statistically significant improvement in both groups (p < 0.05) from pre-test to mid-test. After the intervention, the exposure group demonstrated significantly better results in medical task performance, team leader behavior, patient safety attitudes, and the timing of chest compression initiation compared to the control group (p < 0.05). Five months after the intervention, a significant decline in most measured outcomes was observed in the exposure group (p < 0.05). Despite this decline, the exposure group still performed significantly higher than the control group across most measured outcomes.ConclusionsThis study demonstrates the potential and advantages of integrating simulation-based training into the clinical training curriculum for residents to improve medical task performance and teamwork behaviors for handling in-hospital cardiac arrest scenarios. The observed decline in skills over time supports the inclusion of regular refresher courses to maintain and advance these vital competencies.

Examining the Role of Psychological Symptoms and Safety Climate in Shaping Safety Behaviors Among Construction Workers.

Construction workers are often subjected to strenuous manual labor, poor working conditions, and prolonged separation from family, leading to psychological symptoms such as stress, depression, and anxiety. These psychological factors, combined with safety climate elements like risk perception and safety attitude, significantly influence workers' safety behaviors, including risk-taking, safety compliance, and safety participation. To address these issues, this study investigates the interplay between psychological symptoms, safety climate, and safety behaviors among construction workers in Mainland China. Data were collected through a survey of 160 construction workers, with results analyzed using correlation and regression techniques. The findings reveal that: (1) risky behavior is primarily driven by anxiety and risk perception; (2) safety participation is influenced by safety attitudes and levels of depression; and (3) safety compliance is affected by risk perception, safety attitude, stress, and depression. Interestingly, an inverse relationship is observed between depression and both risky behavior and safety compliance. These results underscore the importance of addressing psychological well-being to improve safety outcomes. Practical implications include providing psychological counseling, stress management training, and improving social connections for workers, such as facilitating regular video calls with family members or offering travel reimbursements.

Food Safety Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices among Vegetable Handlers in Bangladesh.

This study delves into the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of vegetable handlers in Jashore Sadar, Bangladesh, specifically focusing on the crucial significance of food safety across the entire farm-to-fork process. Integrating quantitative and qualitative data provides a multifaceted depiction of this pivotal component within the food supply chain. Ten focus group discussions were conducted, and in total, 50 vegetable handlers were interviewed separately. In the survey, there were 17 questions on food safety knowledge, 16 on food safety attitudes, and 17 on food safety-related practices followed by vegetable handlers. We found that while approximately 60% of handlers had good knowledge about food safety, only about one-quarter of the interviewed vegetable handlers had good attitudes and practices toward food safety. The attitudes and practices of individuals involved in handling vegetables demonstrate a complex range of variations shaped by factors such as educational background, prior experience, and availability of food safety training. Concerns regarding the rising expenses linked to adherence to food safety regulations and a perceived lack of accountability among those involved were also noted. The interviewed wholesaler group reported that approximately BDT 100-150 (USD 0.91-1.371)/maund1 was incurred in maintaining proper safety practices, while the interviewed retailer group said costs would increase by BDT 20-40 (USD 0.18-0.36)/maund if they followed proper handling practices. It is important to note that vegetable handlers recognize the favorable economic consequences of implementing appropriate food safety measures. This study highlights the significance of implementing focused educational and policy interventions to address knowledge disparities and encourage the adoption of food safety procedures among individuals involved in handling vegetables.

Effect of street food vendors' food safety knowledge, attitudes, and practices on the microbiological quality of street foods

Effect of street food vendors' food safety knowledge, attitudes, and practices on the microbiological quality of street foods

Pesticide safety behavior among vegetable farmers in Bangladesh: Evaluating the role of market aggregation services.

Pesticide use in Bangladesh is disproportionately high in vegetable farming compared to other crops like cereals, pulses, and cash crops. This study delves into the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding pesticide use among vegetable farmers, focusing on the impact of a digital aggregation service implemented by Digital Green. Based on interviews with 120 vegetable farmers in the LOOP aggregation scheme and 120 non-LOOP vegetable farmers this study indicates that the farmers using the aggregation service have a moderately higher level of food safety knowledge. LOOP farmers scored higher in pesticide safety knowledge (67.83%) compared to non-LOOP farmers (55%). Regarding pesticide safety attitudes, LOOP farmers scored 17.39%, while non-LOOP farmers 4.17%, reflecting a generally poor attitude toward pesticide application. Regarding practices, 65.55% of LOOP farmers adhered to scientifically sound methods, compared to 43.10% of non-LOOP farmers. Although participation in the LOOP program significantly influenced farmers' pesticide-related knowledge, attitudes, and practices, this study still identifies the need for targeted interventions and training to improve food safety practices among both groups.

Effects of Extrinsic and Intrinsic Cues on Consumers’ Food Safety Attitudes and Choice Behavior: Street Food Case

Effects of Extrinsic and Intrinsic Cues on Consumers’ Food Safety Attitudes and Choice Behavior: Street Food Case

The Impact of Accident Experience on Unsafe Behaviors of Construction Workers Within Social Cognitive Theory

The construction industry’s poor safety is a global issue, with construction workers’ unsafe behaviors (CWUBs) identified as a major cause of accidents. Based on social cognitive theory (SCT) and using multiple regression analysis, this study categorizes accident experience (AE) into direct and indirect types, examining how each affects CWUBs and the roles of risk perception (RP), safety attitude (SA), and safety competence (SC) in these relationships. Utilizing a structured questionnaire completed by 334 valid respondents and analyzed through structural equation modeling (SEM), the study found that indirect experience (IE) significantly reduced CWUBs, with a standardized path coefficient of −0.364, while direct experience (DE) has a smaller impact, with a standardized path coefficient of −0.154, but a significant p. Furthermore, IE positively influenced RP, SA, and SC, explaining 66.8% of its total effect. This study offers a new framework for understanding how AE influences CWUBs, providing actionable insights for managers to implement effective strategies that reduce CWUBs on construction sites.

Relations Between Suicide Risk and Patient Safety Attitudes Among the Nursing Team in a Brazilian Context.

To analyze the aspects of suicide risks and their relation to patient safety attitudes among the nursing staff of a large public university hospital in Brazil. A cross-sectional and descriptive study with 226 nursing workers from a large public university hospital in Brazil. Socioprofessional information, health conditions, and family history related to suicide risk were collected through the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview Plus and the Safety Attitudes Questionnaire. A 95% CI was considered, and statistical tests such as the Student t test, χ2, analysis of variance, and multiple linear regression were used. Most of the safety attitudes were below the average score considered positive (mean Safety Attitudes Questionnaire value >0.75), and 41 (18.1%) workers were considered to have any degree of suicide risk. Participants with parents or siblings who had attempted suicide were 3.44 times more likely to have moderate or high suicide risk. Negative safety attitudes were associated with health conditions and family history, considered suicide risk factors. Participants with moderate or high suicide risk were 2.83 times more likely to have worse patient safety attitudes concerning job satisfaction. This study reveals significant associations between patient safety attitudes and the mental health of nursing workers, expanding the view of worker health management actions and, consequently, patient safety culture.

Authentic Nursing Leadership and Safety Climate Across Hospital Settings During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study.

To analyse the relationship between authentic nursing leadership and safety climates across hospital settings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Authentic nursing leadership shapes the safety climate by fostering positive perceptions of workplace policies, processes, procedures and practices that influence how safety is prioritised and addressed within an organisation. A cross-sectional study. Our study was conducted from December 2021 to December 2022 in six Brazilian hospitals. Participants were nursing staff working in General Medicine Units, Intensive Care Units (ICU) and Emergency Departments (ED) who provided care to patients with COVID-19. The Authentic Leadership Questionnaire and the Safety Attitudes Questionnaire were used to measure nursing staff perceptions of authentic leadership and safety climates. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. 391 nursing staff across six hospitals participated. Self-awareness significantly enhanced perceptions of the safety climates. Additionally, being a Registered Nurse and working in the ICU were positively associated with achieving safe climates in the working environment. In contrast, working in EDs was significantly negatively related to safety climates. The COVID-19 pandemic underscored a lack of authentic nursing leadership and unsafe climates. Therefore, it is critical to implement educational strategies that foster authentic leadership, particularly focusing on self-awareness, to promote more positive safety climates. Ensuring that leadership and safety climates are relationship-focused is critical to enhancing patient outcomes. Nursing staff's perceptions of authentic leadership and safety climates are important in making more informed decisions about patient management. Since self-awareness increases positive perceptions of safety climates, nursing staff should exercise it to guide their actions in facing future health crises. STROBE guidelines. Higher self-awareness in relationships with others is a predictor of safety climates and can lead to enhanced patient outcomes.

Pengaruh Pengetahuan, Sikap, Persepsi, Rekan kerja, dan Penghasilan Terhadap Perilaku Safety Riding Pengemudi Ojek Menara Sunan Kudus

This research aims to examine the influence of knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, co-workers, and income on the safety riding behavior of motorbike taxi drivers at Menara Sunan Kudus. Considering the high risk of accidents faced by motorcycle taxi drivers, understanding the factors that influence safe driving behavior is very important. This research uses a quantitative approach with a survey method of 100 motorcycle taxi drivers. Data were collected through questionnaires designed to measure safety knowledge, attitudes toward safety, risk perception, co-worker influence, and income level. Data analysis was carried out using multiple linear regression to determine the influence of each independent variable on safety riding behavior. The results of the analysis show that safety knowledge, attitudes towards safety, and risk perception have a significant positive influence on safety riding behavior. Apart from that, the influence of co-workers and income did not show a significant influence on safety riding behavior. These findings provide important insights for the development of more effective training programs and safety campaigns, with an emphasis on improving safety knowledge and attitudes and strengthening the positive influence of drivers' risk perceptions. Thus, efforts to improve driving safety among motorcycle taxi drivers can be focused on aspects that are proven to significantly influence safety riding behavior.

Improving food safety compliance of potential employees through a novel model of knowledge, attitude, commitment, and practice.

The global burden of foodborne illnesses remains high due to consumption of contaminated food. Vigilant attention from all, particularly food handlers, is needed to address food safety concerns and minimize the risks that affect consumer health, international business, and tourism worldwide. The main objectives of this study were to: (i) evaluate the food safety knowledge, attitudes, commitment (involving affective, continuance, and normative types), and practices of students studying subjects related to food sciences in Jordanian universities and (ii) examine the impact of knowledge and attitude on commitment, and subsequently, on relevant practices using structural equation modeling. The questionnaire was completed by 526 students from 5 universities. The score percentages of students in tested categories were as follows: agreement on food safety knowledge (87.7%), attitude (92%), affective commitment (90.4%), continuance commitment (83%), normative commitment (90.3%), and practices (91.5%). The results showed that associations between food safety knowledge and attitude with the three types of commitment were positive and significant (p<0.05). Affective and normative commitments acted as partial mediators between food safety knowledge and practices and between food safety attitude and practices, whereas continuance commitment did not act as a mediator. Furthermore, a moderate correlation was found between food safety knowledge and attitude. Focus on food safety commitment drivers is essential, as commitment plays a key role in achieving actual hygienic practices by translating adequate knowledge and positive attitudes to improvements in hygienic behavior and reductions in the risk of foodborne illnesses.

Eating Behavior: How Food Safety Knowledge and Attitude Influence Individual’s Food Choices

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as obesity are on the rise in Indonesia. This increase is suspected to be because individuals are unable to maintain healthy food choices. It is hypothesized that personal factors, such as knowledge and attitudes towards food safety, can influence individuals in selecting healthy foods. This study is designed to investigate the influence of knowledge and attitudes towards food safety on healthy food choices among individuals. The research design used is a quasi-experimental study in a laboratory setting using a Fake Food Buffet. The targeted number of participants is 146 university students. This study shows that knowledge and attitudes towards food safety significantly influence healthy food choices. Additionally, knowledge of food safety partially influences healthy food choices. However, attitudes towards food safety do not influence healthy food choices. These findings are important considerations in designing interventions to increase public knowledge about food safety issues, which can reduce the incidence of non-communicable diseases in the future.

Realization of Occupational Health and Safety Training Modules and Topics for Musculoskeletal Disorders and Psychosocial Risks in the IT Sector

Musculoskeletal Disorders and psychosocial risks represent two of the most significant health challenges in modern workplaces, with wide-ranging implications for employee well-being and organizational productivity. The primary aim of this article is to explore the design of Occupational Health and Safety training modules tailored to address the dual challenges of Musculoskeletal Disorders and psychosocial risks within the IT sector. By addressing hazards proactively, OHS helps organizations reduce the risk of workplace incidents, which can result in significant financial and reputational costs. Moreover, ensuring employee safety and well-being contributes to higher morale, improved productivity, and a positive organizational culture. Our methodology in realization of occupational health and safety training modules and topics for musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risks in the it sectors consisted in calling on experts because safety domain of research is by excellence a domain based on expertise. The safety expert is the real cornerstone of safety and their expertise is transformed into lessons learned that are used for training and improvement of existing safety attitudes. Regarding the relevance of the results, we consider that the structure and content of the training module address key challenges faced by IT professionals in offices, particularly those linked to sedentary work and prolonged computer use. The development of this module represents a significant step toward addressing the occupational health and safety needs of IT professionals. By focusing on education, prevention, and compliance, it not only mitigates risks but also promotes a healthier, safer, and more engaged workforce. Future efforts could expand on this module by integrating digital tools, gamified training methods, or regular feedback loops to ensure the training remains effective and relevant.

The interplay of safety knowledge, attitude and health experience in adoption of protective pesticide behavior: evidence from Pakistani fruit and vegetable farmers

The interplay of safety knowledge, attitude and health experience in adoption of protective pesticide behavior: evidence from Pakistani fruit and vegetable farmers

Psychometrics evaluation of the Persian version of Attitudes toward Patient Safety Questionnaire (APSQ-III) in nursing students

BackgroundThe topic of patient safety and attitudes toward patient safety among health professionals is a main priority of healthcare systems globally. This study aims to investigate the psychometric properties of APSQ-III among Iranian nursing students.MethodsThere were 307 undergraduate nursing students who participated in the cross-sectional methodological study, from December 2022 to January 2023. Content validity, Construct validity and reliability of the APSQ-III was evaluated.ResultsIn the exploratory factor analysis, three factors were identified from 11 items, accounting for 58% of the total variance. The confirmatory factor analysis indices confirmed the model fit (χ2(38) = 91.851, p < 0.001, χ2/df = 2.417, CFI = 0.966, PNFI = 0.652, IFI = 0.966, TLI = 0.951 and RMSEA = 0.068). The results of the reliability evaluation indicated that the factors demonstrated a satisfactory level of internal consistency, as evidenced by Cronbach's alpha (α) and McDonald's omega (ω) values. Additionally, the Composite Reliability (CR) and Maximal Reliability H were both above 0.8, further supporting the reliability of the factors.ConclusionThe results of this study support the valid and reliable APSQ-III with 11 items and three factors. This questionnaire can be used to assess patient safety attitude among nursing students.

Importance Of Food Safety Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices in Floating Hotels

Importance Of Food Safety Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices in Floating Hotels