Journal of Nursing & Care

Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Haramaya University, Ethiopia

Publications

• Research Article   
  Surgical Site Infection Prevention Practice and Associated Factors among Nurses Working in Public Hospitals in Eastern Ethiopia: A Multi-center Cross-sectional Study
  Author(s): Ame Mehadi*
  
  Background: Surgical site infections are the most prevalent type of healthcare-associated infections that have a detrimental effect on surgical patients and healthcare systems. If evidence-based strategies are applied throughout the management of surgical wounds, these infections can be mainly avoided. The safe practice of infection prevention by nurses, who serve as front-line caregivers, is essential to preventing these illnesses. However, there are few studies on this subject among nurses directly involved in providing care in Ethiopia. Purpose: This study aimed to examine the surgical site infection prevention practice and associated factors among nurses working in public hospitals in Eastern Ethiopia. Methods: A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 478 randomly selected nurses w.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2167-1168.2024.13.626

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