Prevention of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections: Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviors of Nurses in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Objectives: This study aims to assess the level of knowledge, behavior, and attitude of nurses in Adult Intensive Care and Hemodialysis Units in a military hospital in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections prevention. Methods: This study adopted a quantitative descriptive cross-sectional and comparative design. Data collection was performed in July 2018 with a response rate of 81%. A total of 121 nurses participated using a self-administered questionnaire consisting of 20 items. Results: The results showed that participants had an adequate level of knowledge and behavior regarding the evidence-based guidelines of Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections prevention. The participants’ level of knowledge was significantly associated with their years of experience. The participants had highly positive attitudes regarding the utilization of CLABSI prevention evidence-based guidelines. Participants from critical care unit had higher level of knowledge and behavior regarding the evidence-based guidelines of Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections prevention, while participants from non-critical care unit had higher positive attitude toward the utility of the guidelines. Conclusions: The results demonstrated room for improvement which could be achieved by innovative education and training and regular auditing of practice.