Analysis of Risk Factors Affecting the Occurrence Nosocomial Infections in Pediatric Inpatient Rooms

Abstract

Nosocomial infections are infections that occur in patients, caregivers in hospitals or other healthcare facilities. These infections can affect various organs, such as the urinary tract, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, brain membranes, and surgical wounds. Nosocomial infections can be the biggest cause of death in patients undergoing hospitalization.  The general objective of this study was to determine the risk factors that influence the occurrence of Nosocomial infections in the Pediatric Ward of RSU. Royal Prima Marelan.This type of research is quantitative research, the research design uses case control by looking at primary data from questionnaires and secondary data from patient medical records. Data collection from April to May 2025. Analysis used by univariate analysis, bivariate with chi square, multivariate with multiple logistic regression.The results showed that the three variables had a significant effect, namely nosocomial infection prevention measures, factors that influence the occurrence of nosocomial infections, and the Infection Control Program influenced each other from cases of nosocomial infections at Royal Prima Marelan Hospital with a sig p-value <0.05. Variable Nosocomial Infection Prevention Measures with an OR value of 28.367. Variable Risk Factors Affecting the Occurrence of Nosocomial Infections with an OR value of 9.462.The most dominant factor influencing the prevention of Nosocomial Infections at Royal Prima Marelan Hospital is Nosocomial Infection Prevention Measures with an OR value of 28.367 Prevention of nosocomial infections is expected to be carried out by applying aseptic and antiseptic principles during medical actions. good cooperation between staff from various professions involved in patient care is very important in infection control programs.