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Research Journal of Medical Sciences

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Nosocomial Infections Among Undergraduate Medical Students in Rural Kanyakumari District: A Cross Sectional Study

Vishnu G. Ashok, Vyshali Gnanavel and C.S. Jayasree
Page: 875-880 | Received 15 Oct 2024, Published online: 31 Dec 2024

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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.

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Vishnu G. Ashok, Vyshali Gnanavel and C.S. Jayasree. Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Nosocomial Infections Among Undergraduate Medical Students in Rural Kanyakumari District: A Cross Sectional Study.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/makrjms.2024.12.875.880
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