Critical Care Nurses' Knowledge Regarding Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus At Mansoura University Child Hospital

Abstract

Background: Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of bacteria resistant to all β lactam antibiotics and it results in formation of small abscess and progress to serious septic endocarditis. The dangers of death in patients with MRSA are three times higher than other infections. Aim of the study: The present study aimed to assess nurses' knowledge related to MRSA at Mansoura University child hospital. Subjects and method: A descriptive exploratory research design was utilized to conduct this study on seventy nurses who are associated with giving direct care for critically ill patients at Mansoura University child hospital in Egypt. Data were collected through using nurses' knowledge assessment questionnaire. Results: Most of nurses obtained unsatisfactory knowledge concerning MRSA (74.3 %.). Moreover, there were significant differences among nurses' knowledge by the demographic characteristics in their knowledge scores regards age, years of working experience, educational level and attends training course. Conclusion: It concluded that nurses had inadequate knowledge about MRSA. Recommendations: Replication of this study on large probability sample, a continuous and effective education should be provided for all nurses to enhance their knowledge about MRSA and Periodic evaluation of nurses' knowledge regarding MRSA.