Nurses’ Knowledge and Practices in Neonatal Sepsis Prevention

Verquesa Asad

doi:10.62596/w9cqan77

Authors

Verquesa A. Asad Sulu State College Graduate Studies, Jolo, Sulu, Philippines Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62596/w9cqan77

Keywords:

Neonatal Sepsis Prevention, Nurses’ Knowledge, Health Belief Model

Abstract

This study assessed the Nurses knowledge and practices in neonatal sepsis prevention for the Fiscal Year 2025. With 47 samples taken through non-probability sampling method via purposive sampling, and with the use of weighted mean, standard deviation, t-test for independent samples, One-way ANOVA, and Pearson’s r, this study reveals the following findings:1) Of the 47 respondents, mostly are female, married within the age range of 30-39 years old; 2) On the average, the nurses’ level of knowledge and practice in the neonatal sepsis prevention is very knowledgeable; 3) Generally, variables age, gender, marital status do not significantly mediate the level of knowledge and practice in neonatal sepsis prevention ; 4) Generally, the group of respondents who rated as Strongly Agree or very knowledgeable in terms of hygiene and practice probably the same group of respondents who rated the same in terms of sterilization and disinfection, antibiotic prophylaxis, and recognizing risks and signs and symptoms respectively; and 5) This study seems to support This study seems to support the Health Belief Model (HBM) and theory of reasoned action. These theories suggests that nurses who perceive neonatal sepsis as a serious threat and believe that their actions can effectively prevent it are more likely to follow recommended practices consistently.

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