THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Rationale
Preventing infections in healthcare starts with proper knowledge, attitude, and
practice. A quantitative descriptive study serves as a powerful lens to examine how
Level II nursing students grasp and implement standard infection precautions. By
translating their knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) into measurable data, this
approach unveils patterns, highlights strengths, and pinpoints areas for improvement
in infection precautions adherence. Utilizing statistical techniques ensures accuracy
and facilitates generalization, making it a suitable method for assessing KAP levels
and identifying factors influencing adherence to infection precautions protocols.
Structured surveys and standardized assessment instruments will be employed to
gather quantifiable information, allowing for the identification of patterns and areas
requiring improvement.
The theoretical framework for this study integrates Dorothea Orem's Self-Care
Deficit Nursing Theory, Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring, and Florence
Nightingale's Environmental Theory. Orem's theory emphasizes the nurse's role in
supporting individuals' self-care capabilities, highlighting the importance of
empowering nursing students to engage in self-care practices that enhance their
compliance with infection precautions. Watson's theory focuses on creating a
compassionate and trusting environment, which encourages nursing students to
prioritize patient safety through strict adherence to infection prevention measures.
Nightingale's Environmental Theory underscores the significance of
environmental factors—such as cleanliness, ventilation, and light—in preventing
infections, emphasizing the need for nursing students to maintain and advocate for
optimal environmental conditions in healthcare settings.
By employing a quantitative descriptive design grounded in these theoretical
perspectives, this study aims to provide an organized and evidence-based examination
of infection precautions KAP among Level II nursing students. The findings are
expected to inform enhancements in nursing education and clinical practice,
ultimately promoting a culture of safety and excellence in infection prevention.
Statement of the Problem
The main objective of this study is to assess the Knowledge, Attitudes, and
Practices (KAP) of Level II Nursing students at PHINMA Araullo University
regarding Standard Infection Control Procedures (SOPs). This research aims to
explore how well nursing students understand, adhere to, and apply infection
precautions standards in clinical settings, which are essential for preventing hospital-
acquired infections and ensuring patient safety.
Specifically, this study seeks to answer the following questions:
1. What is the demographic profile of the respondents in terms of:
1.1 Age;
1.2 Sex?
2. To assess the level of standard infection precautions of Level II nursing students in terms
of:
2.1 Knowledge,
2.2 Attitude,
2.3 Practices?
3. Based on the findings of the study, what recommendations can be made to improve
infection precautions education and the practice of nursing students?
This study aims to understand how well nursing students are equipped with the
necessary skills to prevent infections in healthcare settings, as well as to identify areas
where additional training may be required. By addressing the KAP of nursing
students regarding infection precautions, the study aims to improve the preparedness
of future healthcare professionals in managing infection risks in clinical environments.
