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Infection Control in the Use of Urethral Catheters: Knowledge and Practices of Nurses in a Private Hospital in Iloilo City
MARK LISTER F. OPINA1
and RYAN MICHAEL F. ODUCADO2
Journal Title:Asia Pacific Journal of Education, Arts and Sciences
Abstract
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract
Infections (CAUTI) are the most common type of
healthcare-associated infections. This study was
conducted to determine the relationship between the
level of knowledge and practices of nurses on infection
control in the use of urethral catheters in a private
hospital in Iloilo City. A total of 30 nurses participated
as respondents. The result revealed that nurses have
low level of knowledge and poor infection control
practices in the use of urethral catheters. The nurses’
level of knowledge has a bearing on their practices on
infection control in the use of urethral catheters. In
view of the fact that low level of knowledge is related to
poor infection control practices, nurses need continuous
education and trainings in the use of urethral catheters
in order to prevent and decrease incidence of CAUTI.
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