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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Related to The Prevention of Surgical Site Infections Among Nurses in Surgical Departments at Some Hospitals in Dhamar City

A Graduation research project submitted to Department of Physician Assistant, Applied College of SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY, as Partial fulfillment of the requirement for Diploma Degree in Physician Assistant.

BY (Researchers)

Humaire Ali Mohammed Al-Shawash
Salah Al-Din Sadiq Shuaib
Saleh Abdulraqib Saleh Ziyad
Shamikh Dahhan Fulaim

Supervisor:

Dr. Shihab Al-Din Abdulqawi Al-Sharabi

Bachelor of General Medicine and Surgery – Thamar University

2026AD – 1447HD

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[سورة النحل، الآية (78)]

Declaration & Certificate of Approval

We declare that this research is original work and that all material sources used have been duly acknowledged. This research has been submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for Diploma of Physician Assistant at Applied College of Science and Technology Dhamar, Yemen.

– Researchers

Approval Committee Members:

  1. Dr. External Examiner: _______________________
  2. Dr. Shehab Al-Sharabi (Supervisor): _______________________
  3. Dr. Internal Examiner: _______________________

Dedication & Acknowledgments

Dedication: Dedicated to our beloved parents, brothers, sisters, partners, and friends whose support paved our way to success.

Acknowledgments: First and foremost, thanks are due to Almighty Allah. Sincere gratitude is expressed to our supervisor Dr. Shehab Al-Sharabi, Head of Department Dr. Abdullah Al-Shawkani, as well as Dr. Faiz AlHarogi and Dr. Hussain Jouim for their unwavering guidance and support.

ABSTRACT

Background: Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) represent a significant challenge to patient safety. Nurses play a pivotal role in infection prevention.

Objectives: Assess Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) regarding SSI prevention among nurses in Dhamar City.

Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study conducted among 140 nurses using a structured questionnaire, analyzed via SPSS.

Results: Theoretical knowledge was high (>95%) and attitudes were positive (87.1%). However, a clear “Knowledge-Practice Gap” emerged: hand hygiene adherence was excellent (98.6%), but only 50% consistently checked tool sterilization validity, and 52.9% removed jewelry/watches.

Conclusion: Inconsistency exists in translating theoretical knowledge into routine clinical habits. On-site auditing and strict monitoring are recommended.

Keywords: Surgical Site Infection (SSI), KAP, Nursing Staff, Infection Control, Dhamar City, Yemen.

نتائج الدراسة والإحصائيات (Results Tables)

Table (4.1): Demographic Characteristics of Participants (N = 140)

Variable Category Frequency Percentage (%)
Gender Male 84 60.0 %
Female 56 40.0 %
Age 31-40 years 50 35.7 %
Education Bachelor’s Degree 64 45.7 %
Experience 1-5 years 52 37.1 %
Training Received Yes 122 87.1 %

Table (4.2): Distribution of Nurses’ Knowledge Level

# Knowledge Item Correct % Incorrect % Don’t know %
1 SSIs are among most common healthcare infections 98.6% 1.4% 0%
2 Hand hygiene before/after surgery reduces risk 95.7% 4.3% 0%
3 Diabetic patients are at higher risk for SSIs 95.7% 4.3%