Journal of North Khorasan

Abstract Background & Objectives:One of the members of the health care team whose role is critical in control of nosocomial infection is nurse. For this reason, proper scientific information from a variety of nosocomial infections and their prevention methods are necessary. So we evaluated the knowledge, attitude and practice of intensive care units nurses in North Khorasan province. Methods:The study was a descriptive – analytic which included all the nurses in intensive care units in North Khorasan Province. 60 nurses working in ICU units were selected as samples. The data collection tool was a self-made questionnaire to assess knowledge and attitude and also included a behavioral check list. Results:Findings showed that 87.7% of nurses had low knowledge and the average attitude towards nosocomial infections control was 24.4%. 78% of nurses had low practice to control nosocomial infections. There was not a statistically significant relationship between knowledge, attitude, and practice and demographic characteristics of samples (P>0.05). Conclusion:Considering the low level of knowledge, attitude and practice of most nurses, paying more attention by authorities to this specific topic is essential in order to apply the necessary actions for training of nurses.