Factors influencing adherence to standard precautions among nursing professionals in psychiatric hospitals

Authors

  • Thaís Helena Piai-Morais Universidade Federal de São Carlos; Universidade Federal de São Carlos
  • Fabiana de Souza Orlandi Universidade Federal de São Carlos; Department of Gerontology; Universidade Federal de São Carlos
  • Rosely Moralez de Figueiredo Universidade Federal de São Carlos; Universidade Federal de São Carlos

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-623420150000300016

Abstract

OBJECTIVE Evaluate and correlate individual, work-related and organizational factors that influence adherence to standard precautions among nursing professionals of psychiatric hospitals in São Paulo. METHOD An exploratory cross-sectional study conducted with 35 nursing professionals, using the assessment tool for adherence to standard precautions through the Likert scale, ranging from 1 to 5. RESULTS Knowledge of the precautions received a high score (4.69); adherence received (3.86) and obstacles (3.78), while intermediaries and the scales of organizational factors received low scores (2.61). There was a strong correlation between the magnitude adherence scale and the personal protective equipment availability (r = 0.643; p = 0.000). The training scale for prevention of HIV exposure (p = 0.007) was statistically different between the nurses and nursing assistants. CONCLUSION The organizational factors negatively contributed to adherence to standard precautions, indicating that psychiatric institutions lack safe working conditions, ongoing training and management actions to control infections.

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2015-06-01

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How to Cite

Piai-Morais, T. H., Orlandi, F. de S., & Figueiredo, R. M. de. (2015). Factors influencing adherence to standard precautions among nursing professionals in psychiatric hospitals . Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da USP, 49(3), 473-480. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-623420150000300016