Cent Eur J Nurs Midw 2022, 13(4):763-774 | DOI: 10.15452/cejnm.2022.13.0017

Evaluation of nursesʼ knowledge about protective precautions and experiences in terms of various factors during Covid-19 pandemic

Betul Tosun1, Nursemin Unal2, Serap Gungor3, İsmail Dusak4, Canan Porucu5, Ayla Yava1
1 Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hasan Kalyoncu University, Gaziantep, Turkey
2 Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ankara Medipol University, Ankara, Turkey
3 Vocational School of Health Services, Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University, Kahramanmaras, Turkey
4 Sanliurfa Mehmet Akif Inan Education and Research Hospital, Sanliurfa, Turkey
5 Medical Oncology Department, Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey

Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate nursesʼ knowledge of protective precautions and their experiences of various factors during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Design: A descriptive cross-sectional study.

Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, the snowball method was selected for sampling to access nurses (n = 392) serving in the fight against the Covid-19 infection nationwide. The online data collection form had two parts: a sociodemographic form and a second part including 25 items on institutional protective measures, personal protective measures, and nursing care.

Results: Most of the nurses caring for patients with Covid-19 were well-informed about institutional, personal, and patient protective precautions. The scores of female nurses, married nurses and those with children were higher. Multiple regression analysis revealed that in-service training, working in a clinic, and having colleagues diagnosed with Covid-19 positively affected knowledge, while having 0–5 years of professional experience negatively affected knowledge.

Conclusion: This study may enlighten medical authorities and policymakers in their efforts to promote the quality of care delivered to patients with Covid-19 and the quality of working conditions of healthcare providers.

Keywords: Covid-19 pandemic, experiences, knowledge, nurses, personal protective equipment, precautions

Received: October 21, 2021; Revised: June 19, 2022; Accepted: August 17, 2022; Published: December 5, 2022  Show citation

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Tosun B, Unal N, Gungor S, Dusak İ, Porucu C, Yava A. Evaluation of nursesʼ knowledge about protective precautions and experiences in terms of various factors during Covid-19 pandemic. Central European Journal of Nursing and Midwifery. 2022;13(4):763-774. doi: 10.15452/cejnm.2022.13.0017.
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