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December 8, 2025BMC Medical Education3 citationsOpen Access

Knowledge, attitude, and practice of hand hygiene among clinical nurses in a tertiary hospital in China: a cross-sectional perspective

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SHShen Hong

Key Points

  • Moderate levels of hand hygiene knowledge were observed among clinical nurses, indicating a need for better training.
  • Knowledge gaps exist in identifying hand hygiene indications, which affects compliance rates among nurses.
  • Cross-sectional analysis conducted in a tertiary hospital provides insights into current practices and attitudes.
  • Enhancing hand hygiene compliance could significantly reduce the incidence of healthcare-associated infections.

Abstract

Clinical nurses demonstrated moderate levels of hand hygiene knowledge, with notable gaps in identifying specific indications for hand hygiene. These findings underscore the need for targeted training programs, sustained practice reinforcement, and supportive environmental interventions to enhance hand hygiene compliance and reduce the incidence of healthcare-associated infections.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/693624a44fa91c937236c4cchttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-08155-x
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