ArticleCureus2023
Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Adherence to National Guidelines for Preventing Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections Among ICU Nurses of Adult Patients in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Survey.
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- Knowledge and Perception of Nosocomial Infections Among Patients in a Tertiary Hospital in the Qassim Region.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Knowledge, attitude, and practice of central line-associated bloodstream infection prevention among intensive care unit nurses in Hebei Province, China: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Factors Affecting the Direct and Indirect Performance of Infection Control for Centrally Inserted Central Catheters Among ICU Nurses.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Knowledge on CLABSI Prevention Strategies and Associated Factors Among ICU Nurses in Dar es Salaam.The East African health research journal · 2025Article
- Nurses' Knowledge and Behavior in Hospitals Regarding the Prevention of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections: A Systematic Review.SAGE open nursingReview
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Abstract
backgroundCentral line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) pose a significant burden on patient outcomes in intensive care units (ICUs). Adherence to evidence-based guidelines for CLABSI prevention is crucial in reducing healthcare-associated infections. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice adherence to national guidelines for preventing CLABSIs among adult ICU nurses in Ministry of Health (MOH) hospitals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Methods: This cross-sectional survey included all adult ICU nurses with a minimum of one year of experience from the four major MOH hospitals in Jeddah with operational adult ICUs. A self-administered online questionnaire was utilized for data collection. Descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA, and Pearson correlation were employed for data analysis. Results: A total of 203 nurses completed the questionnaire (response rate: 91.5%). The overall knowledge score was 71%. Only 20% of nurses answered over 90% of the knowledge questions correctly, and merely 8% answered all questions correctly. Higher knowledge levels were significantly associated with older age, longer ICU nursing experience, higher education, holding a head nurse position, and attending educational courses on CLABSI prevention. Regarding attitudes, 58% of respondents had a positive perception of guideline utility for CLABSI prevention. In terms of adherence, the overall score was 65%, with only 5% reporting complete adherence to evidence-based practices for preventing CLABSIs. Conclusion: This study highlights knowledge gaps, suboptimal adherence, and the need for targeted interventions to enhance nurses' understanding of and adherence to evidence-based guidelines for preventing CLABSIs among adult ICU nurses in Jeddah's MOH hospitals. Enhancing knowledge, attitudes, and practice adherence is crucial for reducing CLABSI risks and improving patient outcomes. Further research investigating the factors influencing nurses' knowledge, acceptance, and application of evidence-based guidelines is warranted to inform the development of tailored interventions and educational strategies.
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