Assessing Healthcare Professionals' Awareness and Practices Regarding Infection Control: A Survey Study in a Tertiary Hospital

Authors: Maryam A. Alkhaldi, Bayan M. Hamdi, Ahlam A. Alruwaili, Nouf F. Alanizi, Mona B. Alwallan, Ibtessam A. Hazazi, Abdulrahman M. Albaher, Ali A. Almalki, Nada A. Barnawi, Abdulrhman A. Alsaleh

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13945177

Short DOI: https://doi.org/g8kqvm

Country: Saudi Arabia

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Abstract: Background: Infection control is critical in preventing hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). This study assesses the awareness, attitudes, and practices regarding infection control among healthcare professionals, including dental assistants, pharmacists, laboratory specialists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and psychologists, in a tertiary hospital.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 200 healthcare professionals. Data on infection control knowledge, attitudes, and practices were collected using a validated questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, ANOVA, and chi-square tests were used to analyze the data, along with correlation analysis to assess the relationship between knowledge, attitudes, and practices.

Results: Nurses demonstrated the highest infection control knowledge (mean score = 8.6), while dental assistants and psychologists had the lowest (6.5 and 6.3, respectively). Attitudes toward infection control were generally positive, with nurses reporting the most favorable attitudes. Significant differences in compliance with infection control practices were observed, with nurses showing the highest adherence to hand hygiene (88%) and PPE use (90%), compared to lower rates among psychologists and dental assistants. Positive correlations were found between infection control knowledge, attitudes, and practices.

Conclusion: The findings highlight the need for targeted infection control training across all healthcare professions, particularly for dental assistants and psychologists. Improving infection control knowledge can positively impact attitudes and practices, leading to better compliance and reduced infection risk.

Keywords: infection control, hospital-acquired infections, healthcare professionals, hand hygiene, multidisciplinary care, compliance, tertiary hospital

Paper Id: 231375

Published On: 2024-07-03

Published In: Volume 12, Issue 4, July-August 2024

Cite This: Assessing Healthcare Professionals' Awareness and Practices Regarding Infection Control: A Survey Study in a Tertiary Hospital - Maryam A. Alkhaldi, Bayan M. Hamdi, Ahlam A. Alruwaili, Nouf F. Alanizi, Mona B. Alwallan, Ibtessam A. Hazazi, Abdulrahman M. Albaher, Ali A. Almalki, Nada A. Barnawi, Abdulrhman A. Alsaleh - IJIRMPS Volume 12, Issue 4, July-August 2024. DOI 10.5281/zenodo.13945177

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