Compliance with Infection Prevention and Control Practice among Prospective Graduates of Nursing School in South Korea

Hyunjung Kim and Hyunju Park
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Hyunjung Kim: College of Nursing & Research Institute of Nursing Science, Hallym University, Gangwon-do 24252, Korea
Hyunju Park: College of Nursing, Kangwon National University, Gangwon-do 24341, Korea

IJERPH, 2021, vol. 18, issue 5, 1-10

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine compliance with infection prevention and control practice and factors affecting compliance in nursing students who are about to graduate. A cross-sectional survey design was used. A total of 178 students from two nursing colleges in South Korea responded to self-reported questionnaires. Descriptive statistics, independent t-test, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression analysis were conducted. Mean score for compliance was 4.09 ± 0.43 out of 5. The highest score was on compliance with prevention of cross-infection (4.42 ± 0.54) and the lowest was on use of protective devices (3.86 ± 0.78). Non–occupational exposure scores on compliance subcategories were significantly higher than those for occupational exposure. Students’ perception of safe environment for infection control and a positive attitude toward infection control predicted compliance significantly (? = 0.28, p < 0.001; ? = 0.18, p = 0.014, respectively). The findings clarify that the level of infection control compliance among Korean nursing students is moderate. In order to increase the level of compliance, a climate that emphasizes a safe environment for healthcare-associated infections should be strengthened. In addition, nursing education should endeavor to develop a positive attitude toward infection prevention.

Keywords: compliance; infection control; nursing students; South Korea (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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