Determining Factors in the Implementation of Biosecurity Measures by Hospital Nurses in Piura, Peru
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Literature Review
2.1. The Main Biosafety Measures in the Hospital Environment
2.2. Factors Influencing the Implementation of Biosafety Measures by Nurses
2.3. Scientific Support of the Research Hypotheses
3. Materials and Methods
3.1. Participants
3.2. Data Collection Instruments
3.3. Procedure and Data Analysis
4. Results
4.1. Results of the Measurement Model
4.2. Contrasting the Research Hypotheses
5. Discussion
6. Conclusions
7. Limitations and Future Studies
Author Contributions
Funding
Institutional Review Board Statement
Informed Consent Statement
Data Availability Statement
Public Involvement Statement
Guidelines and Standards Statement
Use of Artificial Intelligence
Conflicts of Interest
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Fi | % | |
---|---|---|
Gender | ||
Male | 51 | 23.8 |
Female | 163 | 76.16 |
Age | ||
25–30 | 78 | 36.5 |
31–35 | 86 | 40. 2 |
36–40 | 22 | 10. 3 |
41–45 | 9 | 4.3 |
46–50 | 9 | 4.3 |
51–55 | 9 | 4.3 |
56–60 | 1 | 0.4 |
Service time | ||
Up to 1 year | 56 | 26.05 |
Up to 2 years | 34 | 15.81 |
Up to 3 years | 59 | 27.44 |
Up to 4 years | 31 | 14.42 |
More than 5 years | 35 | 16.28 |
Items | Construct | Outer Loadings | VIF | |
---|---|---|---|---|
I consistently perform hand hygiene before and after patient contact. | BIOM1 <- BIOM | Implementation of biosecurity measures (BIOM) | 0.790 | 2.716 |
I always wear appropriate personal protective equipment when needed. | BIOM10 <- BIOM | 0.766 | 2.047 | |
I properly dispose of medical waste according to hospital guidelines. | BIOM11 <- BIOM | 0.790 | 3.146 | |
I follow correct protocols for handling and disposing of sharp objects. | BIOM12 <- BIOM | 0.769 | 2.203 | |
I maintain a sterile field during invasive procedures. | BIOM13 <- BIOM | 0.742 | 2.678 | |
I regularly clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces in my work area. | BIOM14 <- BIOM | 0.770 | 2.613 | |
I follow isolation precautions for patients with infectious diseases. | BIOM15 <- BIOM | 0.789 | 2.091 | |
I properly handle and store potentially infectious specimens. | BIOM16 <- BIOM | 0.808 | 3.996 | |
I educate patients and visitors about necessary biosecurity measures. | BIOM17 <- BIOM | 0.810 | 3.164 | |
I report any breaches in biosecurity protocols to the appropriate authority. | BIOM18 <- BIOM | 0.816 | 2.292 | |
I participate in regular biosecurity training and updates. | BIOM19 <- BIOM | 0.764 | 2.603 | |
I properly use and maintain biosecurity equipment (e.g., biological safety cabinets). | BIOM2 <- BIOM | 0.733 | 2.104 | |
I follow correct procedures for decontamination of equipment and work areas. | BIOM20 <- BIOM | 0.856 | 2.859 | |
I adhere to protocols for safe handling and transport of biological materials. | BIOM3 <- BIOM | 0.744 | 2.031 | |
I implement proper respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette. | BIOM4 <- BIOM | 0.715 | 3.475 | |
I use aseptic technique when performing clinical procedures. | BIOM5 <- BIOM | 0.702 | 2.502 | |
I follow protocols for safe handling and disposal of contaminated linens. | BIOM6 <- BIOM | 0.782 | 3.246 | |
I maintain vaccination status as recommended for healthcare workers. | BIOM7 <- BIOM | 0.885 | 2.537 | |
I use personal protective equipment correctly and consistently. | BIOM8 <- BIOM | 0.788 | 3.095 | |
I follow postexposure protocols in case of potential biosecurity breaches. | BIOM9 <- BIOM | 0.775 | 3.475 | |
My workplace provides adequate personal protective equipment for biosecurity. | FEX1 -> FEX | Extrinsic factors (FEX) | 0.811 | 2.157 |
There is continuous supervision of biosecurity practices in my hospital. | FEX2 -> FEX | 0.881 | 2.514 | |
The hospital has clear policies and procedures for biosecurity measures. | FEX3 -> FEX | 0.864 | 2.463 | |
My workplace offers regular training sessions on biosecurity protocols. | FEX4 -> FEX | 0.901 | 2.636 | |
I have sufficient knowledge about biosecurity measures. | FINT1 -> FINT | Intrinsic factors (FINT) | 0.891 | 2.754 |
I feel confident in my ability to implement biosecurity protocols. | FINT2 -> FINT | 0.808 | 2.734 | |
I believe biosecurity measures are important for patient and staff safety. | FINT3 -> FINT | 0.861 | 2.388 | |
I actively seek opportunities to update my biosecurity knowledge. | FINT4 -> FINT | 0.837 | 2.724 | |
My professional experience has improved my understanding of biosecurity practices. | FINT5 -> FINT | 0.845 | 2.303 |
α | CR | AVE | R2 | FEX | FINT | BIOM | |
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FEX | 0.859 | 0.857 | 0.685 | 0.751 | |||
FINT | 0.853 | 0.932 | 0.662 | 0.725 | 0.546 | 0.658 | |
BIOM | 0.931 | 0.957 | 0.535 | 0.656 | 0.399 | 0.470 | 0.765 |
Hypothesis | Path | p Value | 2.5% | 97.5% | DE | Interpretation | |
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H1 | FEX -> BIOM | 0.319 | 0.000 | 0.123 | 0.522 | 0.102 | Accepted |
H2 | FINT -> BIOM | 0.520 | 0.002 | 0.305 | 0.714 | 0.105 | Accepted |
H3 | FEX -> FINT -> BIOM | 0.443 | 0.000 | 0.265 | 0.601 | 0.086 | Accepted |
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Agurto Córdova, L.M.; Espino Carrasco, D.K.; Santa Cruz Espino, B.M.; Espino Carrasco, M.; Vargas Cabrera, C.; Vásquez Cachay, R.; Dávila Valdera, L.; Valdera Benavides, E.D.; Valderrama Soto, R. Determining Factors in the Implementation of Biosecurity Measures by Hospital Nurses in Piura, Peru. Nurs. Rep. 2024, 14, 2117-2129. https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep14030158
Agurto Córdova LM, Espino Carrasco DK, Santa Cruz Espino BM, Espino Carrasco M, Vargas Cabrera C, Vásquez Cachay R, Dávila Valdera L, Valdera Benavides ED, Valderrama Soto R. Determining Factors in the Implementation of Biosecurity Measures by Hospital Nurses in Piura, Peru. Nursing Reports. 2024; 14(3):2117-2129. https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep14030158
Chicago/Turabian StyleAgurto Córdova, Luz Mirella, Danicsa Karina Espino Carrasco, Briseidy Massiel Santa Cruz Espino, Mayury Espino Carrasco, Cindy Vargas Cabrera, Royer Vásquez Cachay, Lady Dávila Valdera, Edson David Valdera Benavides, and Roque Valderrama Soto. 2024. "Determining Factors in the Implementation of Biosecurity Measures by Hospital Nurses in Piura, Peru" Nursing Reports 14, no. 3: 2117-2129. https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep14030158