Endemic Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus: Nurses' Risk Perceptions and Attitudes

Pedro, AL; Sousa-Uva, A; Pina, E

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Pedro, AL

Sousa-Uva, A

Pina, E

Abstract(s)

Dissemination of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) remains one of the most difficult challenges for prevention, control, and treatment of health care-associated infections. A survey and interviews were conducted on nurses from a hospital center. We found that most nurses' perceived risk of acquiring MRSA related to themselves (72%), other nurses (88.5%), and patients (97.8%). This perception influences attitudes, leading to compliance with the existing recommendations.

Keywords

CHLC INF Attitude of Health Personnel Cross Infection/microbiology Cross Infection/prevention & control Cross Infection/transmission Cross-Sectional Studies Disease Transmission, Infectious/prevention & control Interviews as Topic Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus/isolation & purification Staphylococcal Infections/microbiology Nurses Staphylococcal Infections/prevention & control Staphylococcal Infections/transmission