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It is crucial to emphasize the significance of taking precautionary measures to mitigate potential risks, especially in situations where the passage of time may lead to increased hazards. In light of the investigative work conducted at Karnal, Haryana, it is imperative to assess the knowledge and adherence of staff nurses to established infection prevention protocols in order to enhance post-operative outcomes and minimize gynaecological complications. The research employed a quantitative study approach with a descriptive research design, encompassing a total enumerative sampling of 40 nurses working in gynaecological wards. The findings revealed that the respondents demonstrated a mean percentage of 48% with a standard deviation of 3.04 in terms of knowledge regarding infection prevention, and a mean percentage of 54% with a standard deviation of 3.23 in relation to practice. Furthermore, a moderately positive correlation ('r' value of 0.67) was identified between the knowledge and practice scores of staff nurses concerning infection prevention during procedures. The results indicated insufficient knowledge and suboptimal practice among staff nurses with regard to infection prevention in gynaecological wards, establishing a moderately positive correlation between their knowledge and practice.