The Knowledge of Health Students regarding the Control and Prevention of Nosocomial Infections
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https://doi.org/10.22478/ufpb.2317-6032.2018v22n2.32953Abstract
Introduction: Despite the scientific and technological advances in the field of healthcare, nosocomial infections (NI) remain a serious public health issue. NI can be defined as an infection acquired after hospital admission and manifested during patient hospitalization or after discharge. Objective: To evaluate the knowledge of higher and technical education health students about NI, as well as about dissemination and prevention strategies. Ultimately, it is aimed to promote the awareness of risks related to misconduct in professional practice. Material and Methods: The data were collected using a questionnaire, followed by a lecture. A total of 34 students of higher education and 100 students of technical education were included. Results: A correct definition of NI was reported based on the first questionnaire by 33 (97.1%) students of higher education and 86 (86%) students of technical education. After the lecture, 100% of participants from both groups reported the correct definition of NI. After the lecture, 85.3% and 87% of higher and technical education students, respectively, showed an improved understanding of the importance of decreasing the indiscriminate use of antibiotics as well as of hand hygiene for NI prevention. Conclusion: There was a significant increase in the improvement of students’ knowledge about the concept and causes of NI after the lectures. DESCRIPTORS: Nosocomial Infection. Health Promotion. Disease Prevention.Downloads
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2018-03-16
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SILVA, R. E. da, SILVA, A. C. A. da, FREITAS, A. L. de, DE SÁ, C. C., SANTOS, I. L. dos, SILVA, V. R. V. da, VENTURA, C. Ângelo, DENADAI, A. S., & FONSECA, F. M. (2018). The Knowledge of Health Students regarding the Control and Prevention of Nosocomial Infections. Revista Brasileira De Ciências Da Saúde, 22(2), 131–138. https://doi.org/10.22478/ufpb.2317-6032.2018v22n2.32953
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