Clinical Experiences as Related to Standard Precautions Compliance among Nursing Students: A Focus Group Interview Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior

PurposeDuring clinical placements, nursing students who come into close contact with patients and provide nursing interventions may be exposed to harmful pathogens. However, little is known about nursing students' experiences with standard precautions (SP) in clinical settings.MethodsWe conducted interviews with six focus groups of nursing students (n = 38) from two universities in South Korea. The focus group interviews each took 90–120 minutes...