Medical Safety & Global Health
Open Access

Abstract

Knowledge, Attitude and Associated Factors towards Instrument Processing among Nurses Working in Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Nersin Tekle Aduguna* and Addisu Soykna Wake

Introduction: Globally, hospitals have faced substantial problems because of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs). This study was intended to assess knowledge, attitude, and associated factors towards instrument processing among nurses working in Asella Referal and Teaching hospital, Ethiopia.

Methods: Cross-sectional survey was done on 335 nurses working at Asella Referal and Teaching hospital, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia. The data were collected from 20th December 2021 to 29th December 2021 by face-to-face interview.

Result: A total of 335 nurses participated in the study and the response rate was 99.11%. This study showed that the level of good knowledge and attitude towards instrument processing among nurses working at Asella Referal and Teaching hospital was 61.8%, and 65.4%, respectively. The multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that average monthly income, working experience, awareness on instrument processing methods, availability of guidelines on instrument processing and department currently serving were factors significantly associated with knowledge towards instrument processing. Gender awareness of instrument processing, department currently serving and knowledge towards instrument processing were factors significantly associated with attitude towards instrument processing.

Conclusion: The level of good knowledge and positive attitude towards instrument processing among nurses was low. Health educational programs, training and demonstrations on instrument processing are essential to solve these problems.

Published Date: 2024-11-27; Received Date: 2024-10-26