KNOWLEDGE OF NURSING STUDENTS ON CATHETER-ASSOCIATED URINARY TRACT INFECTION PREVENTION AT LIAQUAT UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, HYDERABAD
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.66021/pakmcr728Keywords:
Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections; Nursing Students; Infection Control; Knowledge Assessment; Hospital-Acquired InfectionsAbstract
Background: Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are common healthcare-associated infections and pose significant patient safety concerns. Nursing students play a critical role in infection prevention, making their knowledge essential.
Objective: To assess the knowledge of nursing students regarding CAUTI prevention and identify knowledge gaps.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at Liaquat University Hospital, Hyderabad, including 63 BS Nursing students undergoing clinical training. Participants were selected using simple random sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire covering demographics and knowledge of CAUTI causes, risk factors, catheter care, aseptic insertion, maintenance, and prevention. Knowledge scores were categorized as low (0–7), moderate (8–11), or high (12–15) and analyzed using SPSS version 27.
Results: Among participants, 31.7% demonstrated low knowledge, 55.6% moderate knowledge, and 12.7% high knowledge. The majority were male (68.3%) and aged 20–25 years (68.3%).
Conclusion: The study concluded that most nursing students exhibited moderate knowledge of CAUTI prevention, highlighting the need for targeted educational interventions and enhanced clinical training to improve CAUTI prevention practices and patient care outcomes.
