Ahmed Mostafa Shehata
Beni-Suef University, Egypt
Scientific Tracks Abstracts: J Nurs Care
Compliance with hemodialysis (HD) precautions is essential in preventing the transmission of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) in hemodialysis units (HDUs). The aim of the study was to assess nursing staffs� knowledge and practice regarding the prevention of hepatitis C virus transmission in HDUs. Three main research questions were formulated to achieve the aim of the study. A descriptive exploratory study was utilized to fulfill the aim of the study. Subjects include a convenient sample of all hemodialysis nurses (55 nurses) in 3 HD units at Cairo University Hospital, Egypt. Two tools were designed to collect date pertinent to the study: a) Selfadministered questionnaire to assess the subjects� level of knowledge, and b) Observational checklist, used to assess subjects� level of practice. Results showed that (54.5%) of the studied subjects have got a satisfactory level of knowledge regarding prevention of HCV transmission, while all of them (100%) have got an unsatisfactory level of practice related to prevention of HCV transmission in HD units. No significant statistical relationships have existed between nurses� knowledge and practice and the designated sociodemographic variables except positive correlation between practice scores and gender as well as the working areas. In-service training programs should be designed and implemented regularly to all hemodialysis nurses to enhance their knowledge and practice regarding prevention of HCV transmission in HD units.
Ahmed Mostafa Shehata has completed his Master’s thesis from Cairo University. He has published this paper in reputed journal and has five years of experience as a clinical instructor at faculty of Nursing, Beni-Suef University
Email: drahmedmostafa87@gmail.com
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