A study to assess the knowledge and practice regarding aseptic technique adopted during labour among staff nurses
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research and Review - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 8
Abstract
Background: Aseptic technique is a set of specific practices and procedures performed control condition with the goal of minimizing sepsis. Pathogens may introduce infection through contact with the environment, personal or equipment. Objectives: To assess the knowledge and practice on aseptic technique adopted during labour among staff nurses and also compare existing knowledge and practice. Methods: It is a non - experimental descriptive study carried out on the staff nurses working in labour rooms of the hospitals of Sikar, Rajasthan. A study was conducted during the year of 2018 among 50 staff nurses working in labour rooms of the hospitals, who were selected by using non-probability two stage cluster sampling technique. A self-administered structured questionnaire and an observation checklist were used for data collection. Result: The findings indicated that majority of 37 (74%) staff nurses had fair knowledge and 36 (72%) had fair attitude regarding aseptic technique adopted during labour. The mean of knowledge and practice test (14.42 & 19.04) and SD of knowledge and practice test was (3.62 & 4.65). There was significant association between the knowledge and practice. Conclusion: The study concluded that the good knowledge and practice regarding aseptic technique adopted during labour is the key issue for better maternal health.
Authors and Affiliations
Shiv Ram Verma, Ashok Yadav, Ritu Narwal
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