THỰC TRẠNG PHÒNG NGỪA LOÉT TÌ ĐÈ CHO NGƯỜI BỆNH TẠI TRƯỜNG CAO ĐẲNG Y TẾ ĐỒNG NAI NĂM 2024

Abstract

Objective: To determine the level of knowledge and attitude regarding pressure ulcer prevention among third-year nursing students and to analyze factors associated with knowledge and attitude. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among all third-year nursing students of Dong Nai Medical College who agreed to participate (n = 101) from May to July 2024. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire (Google Form) including general information; 15 knowledge questions (scored by Bloom’s cut-off 60–80%) and 10 attitude items (5-point scale, converted to 0–50 points; ≥70%: good attitude). Data were analyzed with SPSS 18.0; Chi-square test was used to examine associations (p < 0.05 considered significant). Results: Knowledge levels were: 72.3% “good,” 23.8% “average,” and 4.0% “poor.” Three weak areas included identifying stage 1 pressure ulcer (11.9% correct), the misconception that “skin should always be moist to prevent ulcers” (73.3% answered incorrectly by agreeing), and the belief that “wounds should always be kept covered” (15.8% correct – negative item). Attitude: 77.2% had good attitude. Significant associations were found between gender and attitude (female students had better attitudes; p < 0.05), academic performance and attitude (better in good–excellent group; p < 0.05), and between knowledge and attitude (good knowledge accompanied good attitude; p < 0.05). No significant association was found between demographic/training variables and knowledge (p > 0.05). Conclusion: Most students demonstrated good knowledge and positive attitudes toward pressure ulcer prevention; however, gaps remain in early-stage recognition and wound care practices. Strengthening theoretical and clinical training with early integration of risk assessment, staging, and wound management skills from the first–second year is recommended.