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Abstract
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) remains common in patients
undergoing regular hemodialysis. Patients with renal failure
who undergo hemodialysis have immuno suppression that
makes them much more vulnerable to acquire hepatitis c
viruses.Aim of the study: to assess nurses’ performance through
assess nurses’ knowledge, practice and attitude regarding
prevention of hepatitis C virus transmission for patient on
hemodialysis. Research design: A descriptive design was utilized.
Methods: All available nurses working in Hemodialysis units at El
Fayoum University Hospitals; 30 nurses from both genders, with
different ages, educational levels and years of experience was
selected for this study. Tools were obtained through three main
tools; Self-administered questionnaire sheet, observational checklist
andNurses’ attitude Likert scale. Results: Nurses had satisfactory
level of knowledge and incompetent practice in hygienic precaution,
equipment and waste management. More than half of nurses have
negative attitude. There was statistically significance relation
between level of knowledge and practice. Knowledge, practice was
found to be statistically significant relation to demographic data.
Recommendation: Designing nurses’ educational program to
improve nurse’s knowledge and practices for prevention of hepatitis
C virus transmission in hemodialysis unit. Close supervision and
teaching on job is needed to ensure that quality of care is provided
by nurses. The study should be replicated on large sample & in
different hospitals setting in order to generalize the results.
Key words: Nurses’ knowledge, Practice, Attitude, Hepatitis C
virus prevention, Hemodialysis units.