Knowledge, Attitude and Associated Factors Towards Instrument Processing Among Nurses Working in Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Abstract Introduction and Objectives Globally, hospitals have faced substantial problems because of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). This study was intended to assess knowledge, attitude and associated factors towards instrument processing among nurses working in Asella Referral and Teaching Hospital, Ethiopia. Methods Cross-sectional survey was done on 335 nurses working at Asella Referral and Teaching Hospital, Oromia regional state, Ethiopia. The data were collected from December 20 to 29/2021 by face-to-face interview. Result A total of 335 nurses were participated in the study and the response rate was 99.11%. This study showed that the level of good knowledge and attitude towards Instrument processing among nurses working at Asella referral and teaching hospital was 61.8%, and 65.4% respectively. The Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that; average monthly income, working experience, awareness on Instrument processing methods, availability of guideline on instrument processing and department currently serving were factors significantly associated with knowledge towards instrument processing. Gender, awareness on instrument processing, department currently serving and knowledge towards instrument processing were factors significantly associated with attitude towards instrument processing. Conclusions The level of good knowledge and positive attitude towards instrument processing among nurses was low. Health educational programs, training, and demonstrations on instrument processing are essential to solve these problems.