Assessing the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Saudi Arabian Nurses Regarding Healthcare-Associated Infection Prevention in Geriatric Care Settings: A Quantitative Study

Abstract

Objective: This quantitative study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of Saudi Arabian nurses regarding healthcare-associated infection (HAI) prevention in geriatric care settings.Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 500 nurses working in geriatric care facilities across Saudi Arabia. The survey questionnaire consisted of four sections: demographic information, knowledge about HAI prevention, attitudes towards HAI prevention, and practices related to HAI prevention. Descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, and one-way ANOVA were used to analyze the data.