Nurse - Midwives Competence Regarding Infection Control in Labor and Surgical Rooms

Abstract

Objective of study: to evaluate the knowledge and skills of nurse-midwives’ in infection control Methodology: A cross sectional descriptive study was undertaken with a total coverage sample of (50) nurse-midwives’ from labor and surgical room of the Bint Al-Huda hospital from 19 January 2022 to 30 April 2022. The validity and reliability of a questionnaire are evaluated through a pilot study. Data was collected by an interview and observational tool, and descriptive and inferential statistical techniques were used to evaluate the results. A created questionnaire was designed and produced for the study's aims, and data was gathered utilizing an interview approach. Results: The survey revealed that the greatest age range (20-25 years and above) made up 48% of the total, that 50% of the study sample had earned a diploma, that the highest proportion of participants (44%) had experience working in maternity hospitals for between 6 and 10 years, and that 26% were male (11-15 years), Most of them have high performance and awareness of non-infectious waste management and hand washing. Less than one third of respondents demonstrate knowledge of eradicating sources of infection and responsibility for infection prevention and control. Less than one third also demonstrate performance when it comes to donning and donning gowns. Less than half of respondents demonstrate satisfactory performance when it comes to hand washing and wearing sterile gloves. Less than half, however, demonstrate inadequate performance when it comes to managing sharp waste. More than half of respondents demonstrate inadequate performance when it comes to donning and donning gowns. Recommendation: Educating and certifying nurse midwives will increase their general knowledge and practical abilities, making them better midwifery nurses, programs for nurses and midwives to enhance their performance in labor rooms based on infection control precautions and for the purpose of infection control precaution, hospital management should set up ongoing training programs for nurses and midwives.