Knowledge, attitude, and compliance concerning infection control standards among nurses

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify and correlate the knowledge of, attitude toward and compliance with infection control standards of staff nurses. The study utilized a descriptive correlational methodology. A questionnaire developed by the researcher measured the variables, knowledge, attitude and compliance. Staff nurses were mailed a copy of the questionnaire and asked to complete and return it to the researcher. One hundred fifteen staff nurses participated in the study. A significant correlation was found between attitude and compliance. No statistically significant relationship was identified between knowledge and compliance. A negative relationship was identified between knowledge and attitude. Stepwise multiple regression correlation revealed a significant correlation between attitude, knowledge, and compliance. Attitude, as a lone predictor, may influence compliance levels. Knowledge, as a lone predictor, does not appear to influence compliance. When paired, both knowledge and attitude appear to influence compliance.