Date of Completion

2025

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Keywords

Patient safety

Abstract

Patient safety is a fundamental objective in healthcare, upheld through strict adherence to hospital standard safety precautions. While healthcare professionals receive structured training on these protocols, in-patient caregivers, often family members, are seldom included in such initiatives despite their direct involvement in patient care. This lack of awareness increases the risk of hospital acquired infections and compromises safety outcomes. In the Philippine setting, limited data exist on caregivers’ knowledge of safety protocols. This study addresses this gap by evaluating their level of awareness, identifying influencing factors, and recommending targeted interventions grounded in empirical evidence to improve infection control and foster a safer hospital environment. Specifically, it aims (1) to describe the demographic profile of in-patient caregivers in terms of age, gender, educational attainment, relationship to the patient, and number of days spent with the patient; (2) to evaluate the level of awareness of in-patient caregivers regarding hospital standard safety precautions; and (3) to determine whether there is a significant difference in awareness based on demographic factors. This quantitative descriptive study assessed in-patient caregivers' awareness of hospital standard safety precautions in a tertiary private hospital in Cavite. Using purposive sampling, 98 caregivers aged 18 and older were selected based on Cochran’s formula. A validated questionnaire, aligned with the Philippine Department of Health’s Standard Safety Precautions (2022), measured awareness through a 4-point Likert scale. The data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, central tendency, ANOVA, and t-Test. The study found that most caregivers were aged 26–45, predominantly female (64.4%), with a high school (41.3%) or college education (46.2%). Most were immediate family members (71.1%), and spent 4–7 days with the patient (39.4%). Caregivers showed high awareness (M = 3.34, SD = 0.454), especially regarding hand hygiene (M = 3.74, SD = 0.393) and healthcare waste management (M = 3.33, SD = 0.612). However, gaps in knowledge existed in needle-stick injury prevention (M = 2.69, SD = 1.053) and spill management (M = 2.90, SD = 0.876). Age (F = 3.67; p = .008) and educational attainment (F = 3.042; p = .032) significantly impacted awareness, while no significant differences were found based on gender, relationship to the patient, or caregiving duration. Most caregivers demonstrated high awareness of hospital safety protocols. Age and education were key factors influencing awareness, and targeted education programs are essential to address specific knowledge gaps, particularly for younger caregivers and those with less educated education.

First Advisor

Rodney F. Suarez, RN, MSN, CLSSYB

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