ASSOCIATED FACTORS MILITATING AGAINST THE PRACTICE OF ASEPTIC TECHNIQUES AMONG NURSES IN FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTER OWO, ONDO STATE.

This study focused on the associated factors militating against the practice of aseptic techniques among nurses in Federal Medical Center Owo Owo. Therefore, this study was specifically conducted to assess the knowledge of aseptic technique, practice of aseptic technique and militating factors against the practice of aseptic technique among nurses in Federal Medical Center Owo Owo, Ondo state. The study employed a descriptive research design and using total enumeration to select all the nurses, a total of 20 eligible respondents were selected using the convenience sampling technique to take part in this study. Data was collected using a self-structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics (frequency tables and means). Findings from the study revealed that the mean age of the respondents was 34.75±9.22 years. The study further revealed that majority 12(60.0%) of the respondents had adequate knowledge of aseptic technique while few, 8(40.0%) of the respondents had inadequate knowledge of aseptic technique. The overall practice of standard precautions revealed that majority 11(55.0%) of the respondents had poor practice of aseptic technique while 9(45.0%) of the respondents had good practice of aseptic technique. The militating factors against the respondents’ practice are lack of facilities and equipments, poor knowledge of aseptic technique, unavailability of antiseptic lotion, and location of running water. There was a significant relationship (p