Assessing the Preparedness of Frontline Nurses: Infection Prevention and Control Strategies for Emerging Pandemic Disorders

S Priya; K Vijayalakshmi; G Kanchana; Hilda Rose Mary; J Jaslina Gnanarani

Assessing the Preparedness of Frontline Nurses: Infection Prevention and Control Strategies for Emerging Pandemic Disorders

Author(s)	Ms. S Priya, Ms. K Vijayalakshmi, Ms. G Kanchana, Ms. Hilda Rose Mary, Ms. J Jaslina Gnanarani
Country	India
Abstract	Background: An emerging pandemic disorder represents a public health emergency of global concern, making infection prevention and control (IPC) practices among healthcare professionals critical for reducing disease transmission and maintaining patient safety. This study assessed the knowledge regarding infection prevention and control of pandemic disorders among nurses and evaluated its association with selected background variables. Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive correlational research design was adopted among 100 nurses working in selected hospitals in Chennai, India, selected via a purposive sampling technique. Data were collected through Google Forms using a pretested background proforma and a structured knowledge questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests via SPSS-20. Results: The sample predominantly consisted of females (99%), individuals aged up to 25 years (80%), and B.Sc. Nursing graduates (54%). The data revealed that 86% of the nurses possessed good knowledge, 10% had excellent knowledge, and 4% had average knowledge, with an overall mean knowledge score of 13.40/20 ±1.93. Chi-square analysis demonstrated no statistically significant association between the nurses' knowledge scores and background variables such as age (X2 = 1.561, p = 0.211), qualification (X2 = 0.023, p = 0.881), or prior pandemic ward experience (X2 = 3.258, p = 0.071). Conclusion: Frontline nurses in this setting exhibit a strong baseline level of knowledge regarding infection prevention and control strategies for pandemic disorders. Since demographic and professional factors did not significantly impact their baseline understanding, structured educational frameworks remain consistently effective across the cadre. Continued empowerment and updated professional development are vital to sustaining workforce readiness against emerging pandemic disorders.
Keywords	Pandemic disorders; Infection prevention and control; Frontline nurses; Pandemic preparedness; Knowledge assessment; Correlational study.
Field	Medical / Pharmacy
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 4, July-August 2026
Published On	2026-07-19

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