Health care workers' experience of personal protective equipment use and associated adverse effects during the COVID-19 pandemic response in Singapore.

Aim: One of the greatest challenges in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic is preventing staff exposure and infection by ensuring consistent and effective use of personal protective equipment (PPE). This study explored health care workers' experience of prolonged PPE use in clinical practice settings and their concerns regarding PPE supply, effectiveness and training needs.

Design: A descriptive cross-sectional design was adopted in this study.

Evaluating knowledge and perception of antimicrobial stewardship among nurses in an acute care hospital.

Background: Antimicrobial stewardship programs are essential to reduce the risks of antimicrobial resistance.

Methods: A cross sectional survey was used to evaluate nurses' knowledge and perceptions of antimicrobial stewardship.

Results: Of 241 nurses recruited, 22.

Evaluation of infection prevention and control preparedness in acute care nurses: Factors influencing adherence to standard precautions.

Background: It is essential to identify factors that affect adherence to standard precautions, which could increase risk of occupational exposure to pathogens.

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted. Nurses (n = 241) in an acute care hospital completed the survey including the Factors Influencing Adherence to Standard Precautions Scale (FIASPS) (total possible scores in each domain ranged from 5 to 25) and the Compliance with Standard Precautions Scale (CSPS) (total possible scores ranged from 0 to 20).