Student Nurses Perception Regarding Preventive Measures for Coronavirus Infection

Abstract

Background:The coronavirus disease pandemic is ongoing, and prevention measures in nursing education are essential. However, there are few studies on infection-prevention measures among nursing students. Aim of the study: To investigate student nurses perception regarding preventive measures for coronavirus infection. Research design: A descriptive design was used in this study. Setting: The study was conducted at Maternity and Gynecological Nursing Department at the nursing faculty at; Ain shams university. Sample: Purposive sample consisted of 127 male and female nursing students in the 3 rd academic year from the previously mentioned setting. Tools: 2 tools were used the 1 st tool structured interviewing questionnaire. The 2 nd tool was student nurses' attitudes regarding preventive measures for coronavirus infection. Results: the majority of the studied sample had total correct knowledge and nearly three-quarters of the studied sample had a positive attitude regarding preventive measures for COVID-19 and its preventive measures and there was a weak positive correlation between total knowledge and total attitude regarding preventive measures for coronavirus infection among the studied sample.Conclusion: The majority of the study sample had correct knowledge about preventive measures for coronavirus infection. Additionally, nearly threequarters of the study sample had a positive attitude regarding preventive measures for coronavirus infection. Furthermore, there was a weak positive correlation between the total knowledge and the total student nurses' attitudes. Recommendations: Design and implement guidelines for nurses regarding preventive measures for COVID-19 to enhance their knowledge and attitude. Further research: Investigate healthcare team compliance with preventive measures for COVID-19 in the clinical settings.