Abstract: Background: Surgical operations are vital procedures in the health care delivery system. Advancements in surgery have played a pivotal role in managing and treating complex health challenges that require surgical intervention. However, the processes and procedures involved in surgical operations could significantly endanger the patient's life. Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) pose a grave danger to patients and health care workers alike. Empirically establishing the level of knowledge and actual practices regarding surgical site infection (SSI) prevention among nurses is therefore a research priority if the alarming rate of SSIs in developing countries is to be reduced.........
Keywords: Surgical site infections, knowledge, attitude, practices, prevention, nurses
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