The aim: To assess nurses’ infection control knowledge at basic health care clinics and knowledge in practices nurses on infection control. Materials and methods: This is cross-sectional study, conducted in primary health care centers within descriptive research in Al-Hilla City, from 17th May, 2021 to 2nd October, 2021. The researcher created the instruments to achieve the study’s objectives through non-probability sampling: the purposive sample is made from of 140 searched, who worked in the dressing and immunization units of primary health care centers were chosen, and two study instruments [questionnaire and demographic data] were used for proper data collection. Results: In this study revealed that (47.1%) at age groups (35-39) ages, the current study’s findings revealed that (69.8%) of Males made up the sample and (60.7%) graduated from a nursing school (50%) have Training courses and (42.1%) consume (16-20) years of experience. And The nurses’ general knowledge levels about infection control were good. Conclusions: The majority of health-care personnel’ knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding basic precautions were adequate, favorable, and safe by the expected standard.
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