An Assessment of Nurses’ Knowledge and Practice of Safe Injection Techniques at Federal Medical Centre, Gombe
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Background of the Study
Safe injection practices are fundamental in healthcare to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases, reduce medical errors, and enhance patient safety. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines a safe injection as one that does not harm the recipient, healthcare provider, or the community (WHO, 2024). Unsafe injection practices, including needle reuse, improper disposal, and failure to follow aseptic techniques, contribute to the spread of infections such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV (CDC, 2023).
Nurses play a vital role in administering injections, making their knowledge and adherence to safe injection techniques essential in reducing healthcare-associated infections (Adamu & Yusuf, 2023). Proper injection practices involve the use of sterile equipment, correct handling and disposal of needles, and adherence to infection control guidelines (Jones et al., 2023). However, studies have shown that knowledge gaps and non-compliance with standard injection protocols remain challenges in many healthcare institutions (Okafor et al., 2024).
At the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Gombe, ensuring that nurses follow safe injection practices is critical for infection prevention and patient safety. This study aims to assess nurses’ knowledge and practice of safe injection techniques, identifying factors influencing compliance and areas for improvement.
Statement of the Problem
Unsafe injection practices remain a public health concern, contributing to the transmission of infectious diseases and patient safety risks (Adebayo et al., 2024). Despite global efforts to improve injection safety, studies indicate that some healthcare workers, including nurses, still engage in unsafe practices due to knowledge deficits, high workload, and lack of adequate resources (Ibrahim et al., 2023).
At FMC Gombe, there is limited research assessing nurses’ knowledge and practice of safe injection techniques. Without proper evaluation, gaps in injection safety may persist, increasing the risk of healthcare-associated infections. This study seeks to assess the level of knowledge and practice of safe injection techniques among nurses at FMC Gombe, highlighting areas for improvement in training and policy implementation.
Objectives of the Study
1. To assess nurses’ knowledge of safe injection techniques at FMC Gombe.
2. To evaluate nurses’ adherence to standard injection practices.
3. To identify barriers affecting the proper implementation of safe injection practices.
Research Questions
1. What is the level of knowledge of safe injection techniques among nurses at FMC Gombe?
2. To what extent do nurses adhere to standard injection practices?
3. What factors hinder the effective implementation of safe injection techniques?
Research Hypotheses
1. Nurses at FMC Gombe have adequate knowledge of safe injection techniques.
2. There is a significant correlation between knowledge of safe injection techniques and adherence to standard practices.
3. Institutional and individual barriers negatively impact the implementation of safe injection practices.
Scope and Limitations of the Study
This study will focus on nurses at FMC Gombe, assessing their knowledge and practices regarding safe injections. Limitations may include potential self-reporting biases, variations in training backgrounds, and challenges in observing injection practices directly.
Definitions of Terms
• Safe Injection Techniques: Standard procedures followed to prevent infections and complications during injection administration.
• Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs):Infections acquired in a healthcare setting due to unsafe practices.
• Aseptic Technique: A method used to prevent contamination and infection during medical procedures.
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