@article{MAKHILLRJMS2024181231824,
    title = {Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Nosocomial Infections Among Undergraduate Medical Students in Rural Kanyakumari District: A Cross Sectional Study},
    journal = {Research Journal of Medical Sciences},
    volume = {18},
    number = {12},
    pages = {875-880},
    year = {2024},
    issn = {1815-9346},
    doi = {makrjms.2024.12.875.880},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1815-9346&doi=makrjms.2024.12.875.880},
    author = {Vyshali,Vishnu and},
    keywords = {Cross sectional study, india, KAP study, medical students, nosocomial infection},
    abstract = {Nosocomial infections, or hospital‐acquired infections (HAIs), represent
a critical public health concern, particularly in healthcare settings where
infection prevention and control (IPC) practices may be inconsistently
applied. Medical students, as future healthcare providers, must possess
adequate knowledge, positive attitudes and appropriate practices to
effectively prevent and manage HAIs. To evaluate the level of knowledge,
attitude and practice (KAP) regarding nosocomial infection prevention
among undergraduate medical students at Sree Mookambika Institute of
Medical Sciences, Kulasekharam, Tamil Nadu. A cross‐sectional study was
conducted over a two‐month period involving 152 MBBS students. Data
were collected using a validated, semi‐structured questionnaire assessing
three domains: knowledge, attitude and practice related to nosocomial
infections. The study revealed that 54.6% of participants had good
knowledge, 38.2% demonstrated a positive attitude and 62.5% reported
good practices concerning nosocomial infection prevention. Knowledge
and practice levels improved significantly with academic progression,
particularly among final‐year students and interns. However, attitudinal
scores remained suboptimal across all academic years and several
misconceptions regarding infection transmission and PPE usage were
identified.}
    }