Abstract:

Introduction: Nosocomial infections, also known as hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), are infections that patients develop during their stay in a healthcare facility. The aim of the study to assess the level of knowledge and practice on prevention of nosocomial infection among B.Sc Nursing students at Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute in Chennai.

Methodology: The study used a descriptive research design. A sample of 80 students was selected through non-probability convenient sampling. Inclusion criteria required participants to be present and willing, while those with prior specialized training in nosocomial infection prevention were excluded.

Result and Findings: The study found that 62.5% of first-year B.Sc. Nursing students had inadequate knowledge, 28.75% had moderately adequate knowledge, and 8.75% had adequate knowledge on preventing nosocomial infections. In terms of practice, 57.5% had inadequate practice, 26.25% had moderately adequate practice, and 16.25% had adequate practice.

Conclusion: The study assessed the knowledge and practice of nosocomial infection prevention among first-year B.Sc. Nursing students. The results revealed a positive correlation, statistically significant at the p<0.001 level.

Keywords: Nosocomial infections, Prevention, Knowledge, Practice.