• Main Authors: Betul Tosun (Author), Nursemin Unal (Author), Serap Gungor (Author), İsmail Dusak (Author), Canan Porucu (Author), Ayla Yava (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University of Ostrava, 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.
• Notes: 2336-3517; 10.15452/cejnm.2022.13.0017
• Keywords: covid-19 pandemic; experiences; knowledge; nurses; personal protective equipment; precautions; Nursing; RT1-120; Gynecology and obstetrics; RG1-991
• Source: Central European Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, Vol 13, Iss 4, Pp 763-774 (2022)

Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate nursesʼ knowledge of protective precautions and their experiences of various factors during the Covid-19 pandemic. Design: A descriptive cross-sectional study. Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, the snowball method was selected for sampling to access nurses (n = 392) serving in the fight against the Covid-19 infection nationwide. The online data collection form had two parts: a sociodemographic form and a second part including 25 items on institutional protective measures, personal protective measures, and nursing care. Results: Most of the nurses caring for patients with Covid-19 were well-informed about institutional, personal, and patient protective precautions. The scores of female nurses, married nurses and those with children were higher. Multiple regression analysis revealed that in-service training, working in a clinic, and having colleagues diagnosed with Covid-19 positively affected knowledge, while having 0-5 years of professional experience negatively affected knowledge. Conclusion: This study may enlighten medical authorities and policymakers in their efforts to promote the quality of care delivered to patients with Covid-19 and the quality of working conditions of healthcare providers.