Assessment of Knowledge and Practices of Hand Hygiene Among Health Workers  in Rwanda

Umuhoza, Ange  Gloria; Kamugisha, John Bosco; Nashwan, Abdulqadir J.; Soko, Grace  Tahuna

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“…The results showed that 51% of participants were females, and 49% of them were males. This comes in accordance with Umuhoza et al (9) who reported that HCWs varied in age from 25 to 48 years old, with a mean age of 31.4 ± 5.8 years. Apart from that, male HCWs made up 16 (50%) and midwives and nurses made up 16 (50%) of the HCWs who answered the knowledge test.…”

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Assessment of Hand Hygiene compliance among Health Care Workers at National Liver Institute, Menoufia University

2024

The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine

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Assessment of Hand Hygiene compliance among Health Care Workers at National Liver Institute, Menoufia University

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“…This finding was consistent with the results of studies conducted in Iran and India [17,19]. Similar studies from other Asian and African countries that apply qualitative measurements reported a moderate to good level of knowledge on HH among HCWs [7,[9][10][11][12][20][21][22][23][24]. On the contrary, one study in Romania reported inadequate knowledge for almost 68% of nurses who participated in the survey [25].…”

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Hand Hygiene Knowledge and Perception Survey for Healthcare Workers in Government Hospitals (GHs) in Bahrain

Sowar,

Acunin,

Cabanalan

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Introduction and aimHealthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are a serious concern in all healthcare facilities as they may lead to many serious consequences, like prolonged hospitalization, increased mortality and morbidity, and extra costs. Effective hand hygiene (HH) is the primary proven measure known to be effective in reducing the risk of HAIs in all healthcare settings. This study aimed to measure the healthcare workers' (HCWs) knowledge and perception of HH at government hospitals (GHs) in Bahrain. Subjects and methodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted among HCWs working in GHs in the Kingdom of Bahrain. A selfadministered questionnaire was distributed among the targeted population using a Google survey (Google LLC, California, USA). The questionnaire includes socio-demographic data (e.g., age, gender, nationality, etc.) and a validated WHO questionnaire measuring perceptions and knowledge toward HH. ResultsOf the 285 HCWs, 75.4% were females, and 48.1% were aged between 31 and 40 years old. The overall mean perception was 35.9 (SD 6.93) out of 42 points, with nearly 80% of HCWs considered to have good perception levels. The overall mean knowledge score was 11.4 (SD 1.37) out of 14 points. Accordingly, 75.4% were considered to have good knowledge levels. Factors associated with increased perception include increasing age, female gender, non-Bahraini, being a nurse with increasing years of working experience, and receiving formal training in HH. Being a nurse was the sole significant predictor of increased knowledge. ConclusionThe knowledge and perception of HH among HCWs were sufficient. Being a nurse was a significant predictor of both knowledge and perception. Further, a significant positive correlation was noted between the knowledge and perception scores. Maintaining the level of knowledge and perception of HH could lead to improved HH compliance among HCWs.

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“…This model operates on the premise that hand hygiene behaviors can be improved through targeted education and continuous monitoring and feedback, emphasizing the importance of considering demographic and other influential factors when developing and implementing hand hygiene interventions. The literature confirms that education and training improve hand hygiene compliance [40,41,43,56]. Moreover, continuous monitoring and feedback have been found to be effective strategies to enhance hand hygiene adherence [40].…”

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“…For instance, departments that place less emphasis on hand hygiene could benefit from targeted workshops, seminars, and practical demonstrations. Based on these findings, as well as information from our previous studies and the literature [11][12][13]28,31,34,[37][38][39][40][41][42][43][44][45], a University Hand Hygiene Improvement Model (UHHIM) is proposed. The proposed model encapsulates the educational aspects and embeds mechanisms for regular assessment, feedback, and continuous improvement on hand hygiene compliance.…”

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Health Science Students’ Perceptions of Hand Hygiene Education and Practice in a South African University: Introducing the University Hand Hygiene Improvement Model

Singh,

Barnard

2023

Healthcare

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Hand hygiene serves as a critical preventative measure against the spread of acquired infections in healthcare facilities and is an integral component of patient safety programs. While healthcare students in training are typically introduced to the principles underlying hand hygiene, the translation of this understanding into practice is often lacking, and compliance has remained low. This study aimed to evaluate health science students’ in biomedical sciences, chiropractic and emergency medical care, environmental health, complementary medicine, medical imaging and radiation sciences, nursing, optometry, podiatry, and sports and movement studies perceptions regarding hand hygiene education (knowledge and attitude) and practice at a university in South Africa. Consenting students were asked to complete an online questionnaire that tested their knowledge, practices, and skills in handwashing. The ANOVA analysis results suggested significant differences in hand hygiene scores across departments and years of study. The multiple regression analyses confirmed these findings, suggesting that the department of study significantly influenced all aspects of hand hygiene, while the year of study affected hand hygiene skills, and age group influenced hand hygiene practices. Based on these findings, a conceptual model, the University Hand Hygiene Improvement Model (UHHIM), was proposed to enhance the teaching and learning of hand hygiene at the university level. The model underscores the necessity of targeted education, continuous monitoring, and feedback, and the pivotal roles of hand hygiene facilitators and student participation in enhancing hand hygiene behaviors.

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Assessment of Knowledge and Practices of Hand Hygiene Among Health Workers in Rwanda

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Assessment of Hand Hygiene compliance among Health Care Workers at National Liver Institute, Menoufia University

Assessment of Hand Hygiene compliance among Health Care Workers at National Liver Institute, Menoufia University

Hand Hygiene Knowledge and Perception Survey for Healthcare Workers in Government Hospitals (GHs) in Bahrain

Health Science Students’ Perceptions of Hand Hygiene Education and Practice in a South African University: Introducing the University Hand Hygiene Improvement Model

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