Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Standard Precautions Among Nursing Students

Abstract

     This cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the knowledge and attitudes regarding standard precautions among nursing students at Nguyen Tat Thanh University. The survey included 119 students and focused on various aspects such as hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, safe injection practices, respiratory hygiene, and environmental sanitation. The results indicated that only 26.9 % of the students had adequate knowledge about standard precautions, while 95.0 % exhibited a positive attitude and readiness to adhere to guidelines. Notably, there was a clear gender difference, with female students demonstrating higher levels of knowledge and more positive attitudes than their male counterparts. These findings underscore the importance of enhancing education and training in infection control to improve knowledge and compliance among students in standard precaution practices, thereby contributing to the safety of healthcare workers and patients.