Assessment of Infection Control Knowledge Among Hemodialysis Patients in Kasr Al-Ainy Hospitals

Abstract

Background: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is considered a public health issue. End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) is the form of CKD in which life can be sustained by dialysis or transplantation. In Egypt ESRD is one of the main health problems. Patients receiving Hemodialysis (HD) are at risk of acquiring infections as Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV). As Devices used in dialysis units create an access site, Patients should be educated on how to keep the access site clean and dry and to recognize and report any signs and symptoms of infection immediately.