Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding CAUTI and its Preventive Measures among the Staff Nurses

Merentola P Longkumer; Nikumoni Rabha; Nilito I Achumi; Nokunu Zao; Omega L S; Pura Nampi; Rachna Chauhan; Rimjim Basumatari; Roni Arche

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.63273

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding CAUTI and its Preventive Measures among the Staff Nurses

Author(s)	Ms. Merentola P Longkumer, Ms. Nikumoni Rabha, Ms. Nilito I Achumi, Ms. Nokunu Zao, Ms. Omega L S, Ms. Pura Nampi, Ms. Rachna Chauhan, Ms. Rimjim Basumatari, Ms. Roni Arche
Country	India
Abstract	Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) is recognized as the most common healthcare-associated infection worldwide, accounting for approximately 36–40% of all nosocomial infections. Its prevention relies largely on appropriate practices and infection control measures by healthcare personnel, particularly nurses, who play an important role in the management of urinary catheters. The present study aimed to assess nurses’ knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding CAUTI and its preventive measures; to determine the relationship among these variables; and to identify any association between knowledge, attitude, and practice with selected demographic factors. A cross-sectional descriptive research design was used, and a total of 47 staff nurses were selected through a convenience sampling technique. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire to assess knowledge, a five-point Likert scale to measure attitude, and a CAUTI bundle checklist to evaluate practice. The findings revealed that the majority of staff nurses (70.2%) had moderately adequate knowledge, 21.3% had highly adequate knowledge, and 8.5% had inadequate knowledge. With regard to attitude, 63.8% of nurses demonstrated a moderately favourable attitude and 36.2% had a highly favourable attitude. In terms of practice, 51.1% of nurses had moderately adequate practice and 48.9% had highly adequate practice. The study found no significant correlation among knowledge, attitude, and practice, and no significant association with selected demographic variables. The findings suggest that although nurses possess moderate to high levels of knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding CAUTI prevention, there remains a need to strengthen the translation of knowledge into practice. Continuous education and targeted training programs are recommended to bridge existing gaps and promote effective CAUTI prevention measures among nursing staff.
Keywords	Catheter-associated urinary tract infection, nurses, knowledge, attitude, practice, infection prevention
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On	2025-12-12
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.63273

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