Transmission Based Precaution Practices among Nurses in Edo State, Nigeria during COVID-19 Pandemic
), Roselyd E. Esewe(2), Christie A. Enuku(3), Timothy A. Ehwarieme(4),
(1) Department of Nursing Science, School of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Benin, Benin City,
(2) Department of Nursing Science, School of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
(3) Department of Nursing Science, School of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
(4) Department of Nursing Science, School of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
Corresponding Author
Abstract
The novel covid-19 pandemic is a highly infectious disease without known specific treatment and vaccine. Transmission based precautions are important in the fight against the virus. This study investigated the level of transmission-based precautions practiced, the predictors of correct practices, and the challenges experienced by nurses in public health facilities in Edo State during the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional survey to elicit responses from 367 front line nurses using a Google online questionnaire. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics and logistic regression analysis. The majority 314(85.6%) of the respondents maintained a good level of transmission-based precautions practice. Hand hygiene was performed by 327(89.1%) of the respondents. Academic qualification was a significant predictor of good practice in favour of respondents with a degree in nursing. Challenges identified were lack of financial motivation, fear of infecting family members and fear of contracting the virus (93.5%). It was concluded that nurses in Edo State Nigeria have good transmission-based practices in relation to covid-19 however efforts should be made to ensure 100% compliance and sustain practices. (Afr J Reprod Health 2020 (Special Edition); 24[2]: 98-107).
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