FACTORS AFFECTING THE COMPLIANCE OF MYANMAR NURSES IN PERFORMING STANDARD PRECAUTION
ABSTRACT: Exposure to
pathogens is a serious issue for nurses. The literature explains that standard
precaution have not consistently done in nursing. The purpose of this study was
to analyze the factors affecting the compliance of nurses in Myanmar in
performing standard precautions. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional
design. Samples included 34 nurses in Waibagi Specialist Hospital (SHW), Myanmar.
The independent variables were the characteristics of nurses, knowledge of
standard precaution, and exposure to blood / body fluids and needle puncture
wounds. The dependent variable was the performance of standard prevention. Data
analyzed using descriptive analysis and logistic regression. Results: The
result showed that almost respondents (91.18%) had a good knowledge about
prevention standards and 73.5% of respondents had good adherence in performing
standard precaution. However, in practice nurses have not been consistent in
closing the needles that have been used correctly. The results showed that
nurse characteristics did not significantly affect adherence to standard
precaution with statistical test results as follows: age (p = 0.97), gender (p
= 1.00), religion (p = 0.72), education (p = 0.85), work experience at SHW (p =
0, 84), education training program (p = 0.71), knowledge (p = 0.76), and needle
stick injury (p = 0,17). But, there was a significant influence between
adherence to standard precaution on the incidence of injury due to puncture
needle with p value = 0.01. Discussion: The barriers to applying standard
precautions by Myanmar nurses can be reduced by providing basic training,
supervision and improvement of operational standard procedures.
KEYWORDS: Standard
precautions, knowledge, obedience
Author: Sa Sa Aung, Nursalam,
Yulis Setiya Dewi
Journal Code: jpkesmasgg170021
