Factors influencing the performance of standard precautions for healthcare-associated infections by the nurses in intensive care units

The health beliefs of standard precautions were important factor associated with performance of standard precautions of ICU nurses. Interventions strengthening health beliefs of standard precautions could improve performance of standard precautions. Increasing work experience in the current department and educational level need to be considered when developing and implementing interventions. ICU nurses should pay attention to factors influencing performance of standard precautions in hospital.