Effectiveness of Educational Program on Knowledge about Infection Control Measures among the Nursing Students

Authors: Mangal H, Tak HK, Chippa M, Gurjar R, Chaturvedi D, Yadav KS and Pareek S*

DOI: 10.23880/nhij-16000330

Volume 8, Issue 6

Abstract

Background: Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a practical, evidence-based approach preventing patients and health workers from being harmed by avoidable infections. The investigators during their clinical experience observed that the incidence of nosocomial infection increased because of unhygienic practices. These things provoked us to select the following topic for the study to improve the knowledge of nursing students regarding infection control. Method: Quantitative pre-experimental one group pre-test and post-test design was used in the study. A sample size of 60 nursing students was selected using purposive sampling technique. Structured knowledge questionnaire was developed for data collection and a structured teaching program was carried out. Results: Findings of the study indicated that the mean pretest knowledge score was 14.02 and mean post-test score was 23.87. Mean difference was 9.85 and obtained “t” value 33.091 was significant at 0.05 level. Hence, it was inferred that the structured teaching program was effective in increasing the knowledge of nursing students regarding infection control measures. Conclusion: Study concluded that continue educational intervention is the need of hour in enhancing knowledge level of nursing students regarding infection control measures.

Keywords: Infection Prevention and Control; Nursing Students; Structured Teaching Program; Knowledge, Effectiveness

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