Assessment on knowledge, attitude and Practice of infection prevention among 2nd And 3rd year regular nurse student in Shashemene health science college Shashemene, ethiopi

Abstract

BACKGROUND:- HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis infection has become the major challenge for service provider across the world. WHO estimates that about 2.5% of HIV cases and 40% of hepatitis B and C cases among health care provider worldwide are the result of working with related exposure (WHO, 2002). Compliance with universal precations has been shown to reduce the risk of exposure to blood and bodily fluid (Sridhar, Boopath, Lodha and Kabra, 2004). Objective: The objective of this study is to assess the level of knowledge attitude and practice of the infection prevention among regular nurse student in shashemene Health Science College. Method and Materials:- a cross-sectional descriptive study proposed to conduct in shashemene health science, Regular Nurse student of 2nd and 3rd years in 2003 E.C from September 18th to October 1, 2003 with non-convenient sampling, in west Arsi zone of Oromia region, Ethiopia. Data will be proposed to collect by structured, open and closed ended questioner. A total of all 245 Nurse Students of (Mid wife, Clinical Nurse and Public Nurse) are expected to be involved as respondent. Result:- The result will be presented with tabular and frequency of percentage and discussion in comparison with corresponding finding of other setup. Conclusion and Recommendation:- Conclusion and recommendation will be forward on the study finding on KAP of infection prevention to responsible body in Shashemene Health science college officials.