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Background: Nosocomial infections (NIs) are hospital-acquired infections that emerge within 48 hours of patient’s admission, posing serious risks to the patient’s safety. Nurses play a key role in infection prevention, yet their knowledge may vary based on clinical experience, education, and departmental placement. This study aims to assess how these factors influence nurses’ infection control knowledge.
Objective: This study aimed to assess the knowledge among registered nurses regarding the prevention and transmission of nosocomial infections at Liaquat Medical Hospital (LUH), Hyderabad/Jamshoro.
Methodology: Descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 103 registered nurses using a a pre-performed questionnaire. The tool assessed knowledge related to infection transmission, hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and standard infection control protocols. Data was analyzed through (SPSS version. 27 software)
Results: Out of total 103 registered nurses, 33% had high levels of knowledge related to Noso common infection, 35% had moderate knowledge while remaining 32% exhibited low awareness regarding the prevention and spread of nosocomial infection at LUH Hyderabad/Jamshoro. I this study the educational status of participants significantly associated with nosocomial infection are also known as hospital acquired infection with p-value (0.00), Furthermore, a considerable number of nurses reported not receiving any refresher training in infection prevention.
Conclusion: The study highlights the need for continuous refresher training at Hospitals to enhance nurses’ knowledge regarding infection control and prevention. Addressing existing knowledge gaps is essential to minimize the risk of hospital acquired infection and ensure safe healthcare practice