Table 3 Knowledge on Hospital-acquired Infection Control
Item | Experimental (N = 36) | Control (N = 40) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pre-experimenta | Immediate-experimental | Post-experimental | Pre-Control | Post-Control | |
Knowledge | Correct n (%) | Correct n (%) | Correct n (%) | Correct n (%) | Correct n (%) |
1.Hospital infection is caused by micro-organisms that can be transmitted between patients | 33(91.7) | 36(100) | 36(100) | 35(87.5) | 38(95) |
2.Hospital infection can be caused by micro-organism carried on the hands of healthcare personnel | 31(86.1) | 36(100) | 36(100) | 40(100) | 40(100) |
3.Hospital infection can be partially prevented by strict compliance to infection control protocol | 27(75) | 34(94.4) | 35(97.2) | 27(67.5) | 32(80) |
4.Hospital instrument should always be sterilized | 35(97.2) | 34(94.4) | 36(100) | 37(92.5) | 36(90) |
5.Invasive devices, such as urinary catheterization, can increase the risk of hospital infection | 31(86.1) | 36(100) | 36(100) | 36(90) | 38(95) |
6.A patient in a critical clinical condition increases the risk of hospital infection | 33(91.7) | 34(94.4) | 36(100) | 36(90) | 36(90) |
7.Inappropriate use of antibiotics can increase the risk of healthcare associated infection | 29(80.6) | 34(94.4) | 33(91.7) | 30(75) | 31(77.5) |
8.Hands should be washed before and after examining the patient | 35(97.2) | 35(97.2) | 36(100) | 40(100) | 40(100) |
9. Hands should be washed after gloves are used | 32(88.9) | 36(100) | 36(100) | 38(95) | 39(97.5) |
10. Gloves should be changed between patient | 33(91.7) | 36(100) | 36(100) | 33(82.5) | 39(97.5) |
11.The use of gloves, mask and apron reduces the risk of infection | 36(100) | 36(100) | 36(100) | 39(97.5) | 40(100) |
12.Hepatitis B can be transmitted by needle stick injury | 27(75) | 35(97.2) | 35(97.2) | 33(82.5) | 34(85) |
Maximum | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Minimum | 8 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 17 |
Mean (SD) | 10.61(1.40) | 11.72(0.62) | 11.86(0.35) | 10.75(1.50) | 11.08(1.39) |