Risk factors for safe injection practice performance among nurses in general hospitals

Abstract Objective Nurses must follow safe injection practices to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). This study aimed to identify the risk factors for safe injection practice among nurses in general hospitals. Methods This cross-sectional study included 215 nurses employed in Korean general hospitals. Data were collected from September 22 to October 9, 2023. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed using SPSS Statistics 27.0. Results The regression analysis revealed that a higher level of patient safety priority in the patient safety culture perception, increased knowledge of safe injection practices, and fewer working hours per week were associated with improved performance of safe injection practices among general hospital nurses. Conclusions To enhance the performance of general hospital nurses in safe injection practice, it is necessary to establish a patient safety culture so that nurses recognize patient safety as a top priority. Additionally, an effective educational program is needed to increase the practical knowledge of safe injection practices, along with a supportive working environment that ensures appropriate working hours to prevent patient safety incidents.