A Study to Assess the Knowledge regarding the Sterilization and Disinfection of Articles among Ward Aids of Holy Cross Hospital at Ambikapur, C.G.
Sharanjit Kaur1, Reenu Patil2
1Principal, Srijan Institute of Paramedical Science, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India.
2Associate Professor, Manoj Jain College of Nursing, Satna, Madhya Pradesh, India.
*Corresponding Author E-mail: sharanjitsiddhu@gmail.com
ABSTRACT:
A descriptive study was undertaken to assess the knowledge regarding the sterilization and disinfection of articles among ward aids of Holy Cross Hospital at Ambikapur C.G. The objective of the study was to assess the level of knowledge regarding sterilization and disinfection among ward aids and to find the association with the knowledge score and selected demographic variables. The conceptual frame work in this study based on Rosen stock Becker and Maimans health belief model. The research design was quantitative descriptive research design. In this study non probability purposive sampling was used to select the sample. Sample (30) were selected and self-structured questionnaire has been used to obtain the socio demographic data and knowledge. Data analysis was done by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The result shows that out of 30 samples 18 (5.4%) is having poor knowledge, 8 (2.4%) are average and 4 (1.2%) is having good knowledge regarding sterilization and disinfection of articles. The association between knowledge of ward aids and socio- demographic variables. There is an association between knowledge of disinfection and sterilization of articles and socio-demographic variables such as marital status, information regarding sterilization and disinfection of the article’s chi- square value 14.4, 12.73, are higher than the tabulated value 12.59, 12.59 at 0.05 level of significance.
KEYWORDS: Sterilization, Disinfection.
INTRODUCTION:
A nosocomial infection, also known as a hospital-acquired infection or HAI, is an infection whose development is favoured by a hospital environment, such as one acquired by a patient during a hospital visit, or one developed among hospital staff. In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated roughly 1.7 million hospital-associated infections, from all types of microorganisms (including bacteria), cause or contribute to 99,000 deaths each year. In Europe, where hospital surveys have been conducted, the categories of Gram-negative infections are estimated to account for two-thirds of the 25,000 deaths each year. Nosocomial infections can cause severe pneumonia and infections of the urinary tract, bloodstream, and other parts of the body. Many types are difficult to attack with antibiotics, and antibiotic resistance is spreading to Gram-negative bacteria that can infect people outside the hospital. In order to have a control over this infection strict housekeeping has been implemented. An impeccably fresh smelling and spotlessly clean health care centre goes a long way in cheering up the patient, his family and the care givers. A clean hospital goes a long way in impacting the first expression and part of the battle is won if the patient feels happy about the surroundings. Working on the premises cleanliness is next to godliness, they offer their services to make hospital stay a joyful experience.1
Cleaning and disinfecting in hospitals can prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Additionally, hospital housekeepers must work toward adhering to federal, state and local health codes and regulations to ensure a hygienic, safe and healthy environment. People who fill housekeeping positions in hospitals must have the commitment and the ability to coordinate with other team members and manage duties efficiently to best serve patients. Hospital Housekeeping Services are highly appreciated by clients. Housekeeping services comply with international standards. Our hospital housekeeping staffs are well trained personnel who know their jobs well. Our services comprises, total disinfection cleaning, surgical area cleaning, patient discharge cleaning, disinfection cleaning, and regulated medical waste (rmw) disposal. Hospital housekeepers are responsible for sustaining a sterile environment in all areas of the hospital by cleaning rooms, making beds, replenishing linens and maintaining floors. No formal education beyond high school is required for this career, and on-the-job training is available. Certification may be needed for advancement.2
NEED FOR THE STUDY:
National Accreditation board for hospitals and health care providers – An Indian accreditation for health care providers; states that imparting knowledge on infection control to each employee is the best practice in hospital.
Infection is the invasion, lodgements, and multiplication of microorganisms inside the body. Infection risk is significantly increased as patient care equipment become more complex because they disrupt the natural protective mechanism in human body. health personnel have to play an important role in the risk reduction.3
Infection is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in our society because of the inadequate knowledge and practice in day-to- day life. Microorganism are naturally present everywhere. Nurses are the ones who always come in contact with clients. Because of that, if the nursing personnel practice preventive measures such as standard precautions, airborne precautions, contact precautions, etc., infection can be control to an extent. Prevention of infection should be a major focus of nursing personnel who are involved in identifying, preventing, controlling and teaching the patients about infection.4
Jyoti Kapoor conducted a study to assess knowledge regarding disinfection of hospital equipment among health personnel in a tertiary hospital of Jammu, J&K in 2017. The sample consisted of 100 health personnels. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the sample. Socio-demographic profile and Self structured questionnaire was used to collect data from the subjects. The results showed that that maximum subjects were having average knowledge (47%) followed by 26% were having very poor knowledge, 23% and 4% were having poor and good knowledge respectively. 5
Kanchan Shinde, Ms. Sneha Cherian, Ms. Binju Biju, Mr. Mustakim Shaikh conducted research "A descriptive study to assess the knowledge regarding procedure of sterilization in operation theatre among students in selected nursing institution of Pune, city. Non experimental descriptive research design was adopted. The approach of this research is quantitative. The sample size was 200. The sampling technique was non-probability purposive sampling technique. A self-constructed questionnaire involving demographic variables and a set of 30 questions were provided to each sample. Majority of sample 69.5% had average knowledge, 28.5% samples had poor knowledge and only 2% sample had good knowledge regarding procedures of sterilization in O.T. Mean value computed as 12.89 and S.D as 3.98. There is no significance was found with the selected demographic variables as the obtained p values were greater than 0.05.6
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM:
A study to assess the knowledge regarding sterilization and disinfection of articles among ward aids of Holy Cross Hospital, Ambikapur.
OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY:
1. To assess the level of knowledge regarding sterilization and disinfection of articles among ward aids.
2. To find out the association between the socio demographic data and knowledge regarding sterilization and disinfection of articles among ward aids.
3. To plan the health education regarding sterilization and disinfection of articles.
ASSUMPTION:
1. Ward aids have more knowledge regarding sterilization and disinfection of articles.
2. There is association between socio demographic variable and knowledge sterilization and disinfection articles.
DELIMITATION:
1. Who are working in a selected hospital at Ambikapur (C.G.)
2. Who are willing to participate in the study.
3. Available during the period of data collection.
Research Approach:
Descriptive research designs was found to be suitable for present study to assess the knowledge regarding disinfection and sterilisation among ward aids in a selected Hospitals at Ambikapur so that accurate data can be obtain for the study.
Research Design:
For the present study a quantitative descriptive design is chosen in order to give a detailed description of the knowledge regarding disinfection and sterilisation among ward aids since as it is a virtue of situation that naturally happens.
Keeping in view the objective of the study for the present study is descriptive research design is used.
Setting of the Study:
In the present study, the research setting is the wards of Holy Cross Hospital Ambikapur (CG)
VARIABLES:
Research variable:
In this study knowledge regarding sterilization & disinfection of articles are research variable.
Sampling Technique:
In the present study, non probability sampling technique namely purposive sampling was used.
Sample Size:
Total samples of 30 ward aids were taken for the study.
Criteria for Selection of Sample:
Inclusion criteria
· Available during the period of data collection
· Willing to participate in the study.
· Ward aids of Holy Cross Hospital Ambikapur.
Exclusion criteria
· Not from Holy Cross Hospital
· Who are uneducated
· Ward aids of above age 55
RESULT:
Section I: Knowledge of ward aids on disinfection and sterilization of articles.
Table number 1
|
Grade |
Score |
Score in percentage |
|
Poor |
1-10 |
3% |
|
Average |
11-20 |
6% |
|
Good |
21-30 |
9% |
Fig 1: Diagram showing percentage distribution of the sterilization and disinfection among ward aids according to the level of knowledge.
Table number 1 and fig number 1 shows that out of 30 sample given score is 3% is poor, 6% is average, 9% is good.
Section II: Association between knowledge regarding socio-demographic variable and the knowledge regarding disinfection and sterilization of the articles. By using chi- squire test.
Table number 2: Association between knowledge regarding regarding disinfection and sterilization of the articles with selected socio-demographic variable.
|
S. No. |
Demographic variables |
Frequency of sterilization and disinfection |
Df |
Table value |
Chi square |
Inference |
|||||
|
|
Poor |
Average |
Good |
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|
1. |
Age in year |
||||||||||
|
15-24 |
10 |
6 |
2 |
6 |
12.59 |
2.209 |
Non Significant |
||||
|
25-34 |
4 |
2 |
1 |
||||||||
|
35-44 |
4 |
0 |
1 |
||||||||
|
45-54 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
||||||||
|
2. |
Sex |
||||||||||
|
Male |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
5.99 |
0 |
Not Significant |
||||
|
Female |
17 |
9 |
4 |
||||||||
|
3. |
Area |
||||||||||
|
Village |
9 |
5 |
3 |
2 |
5.99 |
0.94 |
Not Significant |
||||
|
City |
9 |
3 |
1 |
||||||||
|
4. |
Family |
||||||||||
|
Nuclear |
8 |
4 |
0 |
2 |
5.99 |
3.01 |
Not Significance |
||||
|
Joint |
9 |
5 |
4 |
||||||||
|
5. |
Marital status |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
|
|
Married |
6 |
4 |
1 |
6 |
12.59 |
14.4 |
Significance |
|||
|
Unmarried |
11 |
5 |
2 |
||||||||
|
Widow |
0 |
0 |
1 |
||||||||
|
Divorce |
0 |
0 |
0 |
||||||||
|
6. |
Education |
||||||||||
|
Primary |
4 |
6 |
0 |
4 |
9.49 |
8.52 |
Not significant |
||||
|
Middle |
7 |
1 |
2 |
||||||||
|
Higher sec. |
6 |
2 |
2 |
||||||||
|
7. |
Income |
||||||||||
|
< 500/- |
12 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
10.18 |
0.2 |
Not significance |
||||
|
5001-10000/- |
2 |
1 |
1 |
||||||||
|
10001-15000/- |
1 |
0 |
0 |
||||||||
|
>15000 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
||||||||
|
8. |
Job description |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
|
Regular |
10 |
8 |
2 |
2 |
5.99 |
3.26 |
Not significant |
||||
|
Private |
7 |
1 |
2 |
||||||||
|
9. |
Work experience |
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|
< 1 year |
8 |
7 |
1 |
6 |
12.5 |
4.4 |
Not significant |
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|
1-5 year |
4 |
3 |
2 |
||||||||
|
6-10year |
4 |
0 |
1 |
||||||||
|
> 10 year |
0 |
0 |
0 |
||||||||
|
10. |
Information |
||||||||||
|
|
Newspaper |
1 |
0 |
1 |
6 |
12.59 |
12.73 |
Significant |
|||
|
Programme |
4 |
4 |
1 |
||||||||
|
Inservice education |
2 |
1 |
0 |
||||||||
|
During work |
10 |
5 |
1 |
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Table number 2 shows that there is an association between knowledge of disinfection and sterilization of articles and socio-demographic variables such as marital status, information regarding sterilization and disinfection of the articles chi- square value 14.4,12.73, are higher than the tabulated value 12.59,12.59 at 0.05 level of significance. Other variables no association was found.
CONCLUSION:
The result shows that in table no 1 out of 30 sample given score is 1-10(3%) is poor, 11-20(6%) is average, 21-30(9%) is good and out of 30 sample 18(5.4%) are having poor knowledge regarding sterilization and disinfection, 8(2.4%) are having average knowledge and 4(1.2%) are having good knowledge regarding sterilization and disinfection.
Table number 2 shows that there is an association between knowledge of disinfection and sterilization of articles and socio-demographic variables such as marital status, information regarding sterilization and disinfection of the articles chi- square value 14.4, 12.73, are higher than the tabulated value 12.59,12.59 at 0.05 level of significance no association was found with other variables.
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Received on 28.10.2025 Revised on 29.11.2025 Accepted on 26.12.2025 Published on 25.02.2026 Available online from February 28, 2026 A and V Pub Int. J. of Nursing and Med. Res. 2026; 5(1):15-18. DOI: 10.52711/ijnmr.2026.04 ©A and V Publications All right reserved
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