International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies
Volume 5, Issue 3, 2025
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding Hepatitis C among Staff Nurses in Riyadh Hospitals: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Author(s): Shahad Abdullah Akidi, Wjood Mohammed Aldosari, Asrar Qassem Dahel, Dr. Medel Cabalsa
DOI: https://doi.org/10.62225/2583049X.2025.5.3.4228
Abstract:
Background: Staff nurses are key frontline workers in the prevention, early identification, and treatment of hepatitis C in the hospital context. This study examined the knowledge, behaviors, and attitude regarding hepatitis C infection.
Methods: A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted among 284 nurses using a self-administered questionnaire.
Results: The nurses were knowledgeable in the mode of transmission as 92% on the spread through contact with blood of infected person, 89% that is a viral infection. In attitude, the Hepatitis C is a serious disease got mean 3.36. In practices, 97% of nurses dispose syringe and needle to sharps container.
Conclusion: Despite the study participants' high level of awareness, educational programs should address significant gaps in their knowledge, practices, and attitudes on HCV prevention, screening, and management. Nurses' practices should be addressed generally since they may have an impact on the spread of infection.
Keywords: Hepatitis C, HCV, Educational Program, Knowledge and Practices
Pages: 298-302
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