An investigation of infection prevention practices among anesthetists

Yetneberk, Tikuneh; Firde, Meseret; Adem, Seid; Fitiwi, Girmay; Belayneh, Tadesse

doi:10.1016/j.pcorm.2021.100172

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“…A score of above 67.4% were considered as a good knowledge, whereas those who scored less than 67.4% were considered as to have poor knowledge. 17 …”

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Healthcare Workers’ Compliance With Standard Precautions and Associated Factors in Bahir Dar Town, Ethiopia

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Background: According to the literature analysis, the majority of the studies focused primarily on public health institutions. Although assessing the compliance of healthcare workers in private and public institutions would give comprehensive evidence on existing problems and appropriate prevention method, as a result, research on adherence to standard precautions are still required. Rely on existing research, to the best of the investigator’s knowledge, compliance with standard precautions in hospitals of Bahir Dar town has not been assessed. Therefore, this study will contribute to narrowing these gaps and determining the scope of problems with standard precautions. Methods: An institution-based cross-sectional study design was conducted among 442 healthcare workers working in hospitals from June 10 to 30, 2021. A stratified random sampling technique was employed to select the study participants. Pre-tested and structured questionnaires and an observational checklist were used to collect the required data. The data were entered into EpiData and analyzed using SPSS version 22. Bivariate and multivariable analyses were used to assess the association between independent and outcome variables. Odd ratios at 95% CI were used to measure the strength of the association between the outcome and explanatory variables. Finally, a P-value of <.05 was considered as a cut-off point for statistical significance. Results: Of the 442 healthcare workers who participated in the study, 41% were compliant with standard precautions. Furthermore, 68.1% and 51.8% of the respondents had good knowledge and a positive attitude toward infection prevention, respectively. Consistent water supply availability (AOR = 1.92 and 95% CI = 1.63, 6.27), and access to infection prevention guidelines (AOR = 1.73 and 95% CI = 1.08, 2.77), and availability of personal protective equipment (AOR = 2.32 and 95% CI = 1.35, 3.98) were some of the factors significantly associated with health care workers’ compliance. Conclusions: The current study found that only about two-fifths of the healthcare workers complied with standard precautions. The study suggests that there is a significant risk of developing an infection. Therefore, the concerned organizations; Bahir Dar Zonal Health Office, and respective sectors including Amhara Regional Health Office and the Federal Ministry of Health must take appropriate measures to improve the implementation of safety practices.

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“…A score of above 67.4% were considered as a good knowledge, whereas those who scored less than 67.4% were considered as to have poor knowledge. 17 …”

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confidence: 99%

“…A score of above 67.4% were considered as a good knowledge, whereas those who scored less than 67.4% were considered as to have poor knowledge. 17 Attitude. The attitude of HCWs is determined by 8 attitude questions using the Likert scale.…”

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Healthcare Workers’ Compliance With Standard Precautions and Associated Factors in Bahir Dar Town, Ethiopia

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“…10,[19][20][21] Patients, healthcare professionals, and communities are at risk when IP measures are not well implemented. 11 It is essential for all medical professionals to practice IP to protect their health and to decrease nosocomial infections, thereby increasing patient safety. 22,23 Risks to HCPs are always present, including infections from infectious patients, although risks can be minimized by properly following an IP strategy.…”

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“…9 , 10 Health-related nosocomial infections are on the rise worldwide. 9 , 11 - 13 The rate of healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) ranges from 5.7% to 19.2% in low-income nations, whereas it is 7.5% in high-income ones. 14 In some countries in Europe and the United States, nosocomial infections are less than 1%, while in Asia, Latin America, and Sub-Saharan Africa they are more than 40%.…”

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Healthcare Professionals’ Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Infection Prevention in Southwest Ethiopia

Yosef

2023

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Introduction: Infection prevention (IP) is a practical and scientifically supported technique to prevent avoidable infections. The effectiveness of IP techniques applied will depend on the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of healthcare professionals. Objective: This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of IP and its associated factors among healthcare professionals at Mizan-Tepi University Teaching Hospital (MTUTH) in southwest Ethiopia. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted from September 1 and 15, 2021 among 196 healthcare professionals at MTUTH in south-west Ethiopia. The knowledge, attitude and practice outcome variables were measured using 13, 13, and 12 questions respectively. A logistic regression analysis was used. The level of significance was declared at a P < .05. Results: The level of good knowledge, favorable attitude, and good practice of IP were 71.9%, 63.8%, and 53.6% respectively. Being a GP/specialist [adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 10.6, 95% CI (2.13-52.9)] and the presence of an IP manual at work [aOR = 3.43, 95% CI (1.33-8.82)] were factors connected with good IP knowledge. The presence of sufficient PPE in the work area [aOR = 2.73, 95% CI (1.36-5.50)] and IP training [aOR = 3.05, 95% CI (1.28-7.29)] were factors associated with a favorable attitude toward IP. Good IP practice was linked to having enough personal protective equipment (PPE) in the workplace [aOR = 3.63, 95% CI (1.71-7.72)] and having good IP knowledge [aOR = 3.08, 95% CI (1.39-6.86)]. Conclusion: The level of KAP of IP among study participants was poor. The provision of adequate PPE, IP manuals and in-service training will help to improve the KAP of healthcare professionals toward IP. Therefore, the hospital management authority and other concerned stakeholders like local NGOs and regional health bureau should provide consistent support to the health professionals in terms of training, resources, and infrastructure to improve and integrate universal precaution in everyday services.

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An investigation of infection prevention practices among anesthetists

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Healthcare Workers’ Compliance With Standard Precautions and Associated Factors in Bahir Dar Town, Ethiopia

Healthcare Workers’ Compliance With Standard Precautions and Associated Factors in Bahir Dar Town, Ethiopia

Healthcare Professionals’ Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Infection Prevention in Southwest Ethiopia

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