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Assessment of Nurses Performance Regarding Application of Preventive Measures of Hepatitis C Virus Infection Among Children undergoing Hemodialysis

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Last updated: 13 Jan 2025

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Background: Children on hemodialysis are at excessive liability to Hepatitis C Virus because of repeated blood get admission to and scientific devices. Nurses play a crucial role in infection prevention, but deficiencies in their skills and knowledge might compromise patient care. Aim: To assess nurses performance regarding application of preventive measures of hepatitis C virus infection among children undergoing hemodialysis. Design: This study was conducted using an exploratory, descriptive design. Setting: This study was carried out in the Hemodialysis Units at Sohag University Hospitals. Sample: A convenience sample comprising all 50 nurses employed in hemodialysis units. Tools:To gather data, two tools were used. Tool (I): Structured interview questionnaire for nurses.Tool (II): Checklists for Practice Observation. Results: The results indicate that, 56% of nurses lacked sufficient knowledge about how to apply hepatitis C preventive methods. The results indicate that 38% of nurses in the study applied preventive measures against infection with the hepatitis C virus in children receiving hemodialysis competently, where as 62% of nurses in the study applied these measures incompetently. The total particle level of the nurses under study and their educational background were statistically significantly correlated. Conclusion: According to the study, over half of the nurses lacked adequate information about Hepatitis C virus prevention. Additionally, less than half of nurses demonstrated competent practices in implementing these measures. Recommendation: Implementing health educational programs and training to enhance nurses' knowledge and skills in preventing Hepatitis C infections within pediatric hemodialysis units.

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10.21608/sjns.2025.341524.1057

Keywords

Hemodialysis, Hepatitis C virus, Nurses Performance, preventive measures

Authors

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Asmaa

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Abd El Mobdy Nour El Dein

MiddleName

Ragab

Affiliation

Pediatric Department, Faculty of Nursing, Sohag University

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asmaaragab1000@gmail.com

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Sohag

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Manal

Last Name

Ayed

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Mohamed Ahmed

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Pediatric Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Sohag University, Egypt

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Sabra

Last Name

Ahmed

MiddleName

Mohamed

Affiliation

Pediatric Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Sohag University, Egypt

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drsabramohamed734@gmail.com

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4

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6

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51522

Issue Date

2025-01-01

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2024-12-03

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2025-01-01

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98

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108

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2974-3206

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2974-3214

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2,546

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Sohag Journal of Nursing Science

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Assessment of Nurses Performance Regarding Application of Preventive Measures of Hepatitis C Virus Infection Among Children undergoing Hemodialysis

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13 Jan 2025