Aim of this study was to assess the infection control measures practiced by nurses in obstetric departments. Design: A descriptive study design was utilized. Setting: This study was conducted at obstetric departments (delivery room, antenatal and post natal departments) in Benha university hospital and Benha teaching hospital. Sample: sample size: all nurses (70 nurses) who were working in the study settings were included in the study. Sample type: A convenient sample. Tools of data collection include: first tool an interviewing questionnaire sheet: Second tool was an observational check list was used to assess nurses’ practices regarding infection control measures. While the third tool was Likert scale to assess nurses’ attitude regarding utilizations of infection control measures. Results: The majority of nurses had incorrect knowledge regarding infection control measures; also the same finding was observed regarding nurses practiced infection control measures, it was observed that 83% among nurses had a total negative attitude toward infection control concept and principle. Regarding barriers that prevent nurses’ practice infection control measures, it was noticed that 71.4% among nurses reported lack of motivation, 60% of them reported the absence of infection control team, while more than half reported inadequate facilities. There were highly significant relation between nurses’ incorrect practice and their negative attitude regarding infection control measures, Also, there were highly significant relation between nurses’ barriers and their negative attitude regarding infection control measures. Conclusion: the majority of nurses had incorrect knowledge regarding infection control measures; these reflect upon their incorrect practices. There were highly significant relation between nurses’ incorrect practice and their negative attitude regarding infection control measures Recommendations: Established infection control team at Benha University Hospital and Benha teaching hospital to conduct training and monitoring infection control practices by the nurses. In-service and pre-service training programs must be conducted for nurses about National standards of infection prevention measures. Further research study to investigate health team compliance with infection control measures |
