scholarly journals Survey on adoption of measures to prevent nosocomial infection by anaesthesia personnel

2002 ◽  
Vol 8 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 416-421
Author(s):  
M. Askarian ◽  
A. A. Ghavanini
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Risk Of Infection ◽  
Islamic Republic ◽  
Educational Levels ◽  
Infection Transmission ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
Islamic Republic Of Iran ◽  
Control Procedures ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

To assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of anaesthesia personnel regarding infection control in hospitals, a questionnaire was distributed to anaesthesiology personnel of different educational levels in the hospitals of southern Islamic Republic of Iran. Chi-squared significance, Fisher exact and Spearman rho correlation coefficient tests were used to analyse the responses. The results suggest that measures to prevent infection transmission during anaesthesia are inadequate in our hospitals. The implementation of adequate measures to control infection was significantly associated with respondents’ beliefs as to whether anaesthesia can cause infection in anaesthesia personnel and/or patients. Increasing the knowledge base of anaesthesia personnel and raising their awareness as to the risk of infection are necessary to improve infection control procedures by anaesthesia personnel.

scholarly journals Citywide preparedness for a pandemic: A crosssectional survey of knowledge, attitudes, and practices about respiratory infection prevention in Bogotá, Colombia

Biomédica ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (Supl. 2) ◽  
pp. 159-165
Author(s):  
Jorge Alberto Cortés ◽  
Pilar Espitia ◽  
Yuliet Liliana Rosero-Lasso
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Respiratory Infections ◽  
Healthcare Personnel ◽  
Local Health Authority ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Introduction: Healthcare personnel plays an important role in the prevention of acute respiratory infections in hospital settings.Objective: Our aim was to establish the level of knowledge about respiratory virus infections and the attitudes and practices among healthcare workers, leaders of infection control committees in hospitals of Bogotá, Colombia.Materials and methods: We used a self-administered questionnaire of 28 items during the monthly meeting sponsored by the local health authority. “Yes or no” and “true or false” questions were applied to measure knowledge. Attitudes and practices were measured with a Likert-type scale according to the agreement degree.Results: We surveyed 70 healthcare workers. Respondents demonstrated a good level of knowledge as 80% of them answered correctly more than five questions. A total of 54.4% showed a low degree of agreement when asked if their institutions have the policy to stay home when they are sick with respiratory symptoms and 67.1% never or rarely remain at home under such conditions.Conclusion: Healthcare worker leaders of infection control committees in Bogotá’s ospitals have adequate knowledge about the prevention of seasonal respiratory viruses. There is a need for implementing urgent sick leave policies as a measure to prevent the spread of potential coronavirus infections in hospitals.

scholarly journals Attitudes and practices of infection control among senior dental students at college of dentistry, university of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates

2013 ◽  
Vol 07 (S 01) ◽  
pp. S015-S019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Betul Rahman ◽  
Sheela Balu Abraham ◽  
Amna Mohammed Alsalami ◽  
Fatima Eisa Alkhaja ◽  
Shaikha Ibrahim Najem
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Infection Control Measures ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Control Procedures ◽  
Students Attitudes

ABSTRACT Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate compliance, awareness and practices of infection control procedures among senior dental students at the College of Dentistry, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Materials and Methods: The study comprised of 119 subjects of 4 th and 5 th year dental students. A questionnaire was developed with 25 open and closed-ended questions related to barrier techniques, vaccination status, infection control practices and awareness. This was distributed among the senior dental students and completed upon signing the consent form. Each questionnaire was coded to ensure the confidentiality of responses. Results: The questionnaire was distributed among 223 senior dental students at the University of Sharjah of which only 119 students (53%) responded. Compliance with the use of protective barriers was high with the exception of protective eye wear, utilized by a mere 27% of students. There was a significant difference between 4 th and 5 th year dental students′ attitudes (p < 0.05) regarding the treatment of patients with infectious diseases. Compared with 44.4% of the 5 th year students, 68.5% of the 4 th year students did not mind treating patients with infectious diseases. Owing to this, 61.9% of the 5 th year students suffered from non-sterile percutaneous and mucous membrane exposures compared with 44.6% of the 4 th year students (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Efforts are needed to improve attitudes, implement information and motivate students in the correct and routine use of infection control measures. With all infection control protocols already implemented in dental schools, the challenge remains on improving compliance with infection control recommendations.

scholarly journals Risk Perception and Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Against COVID-19 in a Hypertensive Population From a Semi-Urban City of Ecuador

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa Aumala ◽  
Maria Cardenas ◽  
Daniel Vergara ◽  
Monserrate Vasconez ◽  
Ivan Palacios ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Risk Of Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Telephone Surveys ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Urban City ◽  
Previous Diagnosis ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Very High

Background: In an elderly population with hypertension, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is associated with a higher incidence of mortality and a protracted course of clinical symptoms.Objective: To assess the perceived risk of infection and complications due to COVID-19 in people with hypertension living in a semi-urban city of Ecuador.Methods: A cross-sectional telephone survey of adult outpatients with a previous diagnosis of hypertension in the semi-urban community of Conocoto in Quito, Ecuador was conducted from August to December 2020.Results: A total of 260 adult outpatients, aged 34–97 years, completed telephone surveys. Of total, 71.5% (n = 186) of respondents were women and 28.5% (n = 74) of respondents were men. Overall, 18.1% believe that their risk of infection is “very high,” 55.4% believe that their risk of infection is “high,” 21.5% believe that their risk of infection is “low,” and 5% believe that their risk of infection is “very low.” The perceived risk of complications, if infected by COVID-19, revealed that 21.9% believe that their risk of complication is “very high,” 65.0% believe that their risk of complication is “high,” 10.4% believe that their risk of complication is “low,” and 2.7% believe that their risk of complication is “very low.”Conclusion: Patients with hypertension are aware of the risks posed by COVID-19 infection and its impact on their health. However, the health system must educate the population on health practices and behaviors to avoid COVID-19 infection until the majority of the population of Ecuador can be vaccinated.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Dental Patients Toward Cross-Infection and Economic Implications in View of Covid-19: An Online Survey

2020 ◽  
pp. 232020682097225
Author(s):  
Rhythm Bains ◽  
Aseem P. Tikku ◽  
Vivek Kumar Bains ◽  
Promila Verma
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Cross Infection ◽  
P Value ◽  
Economic Implications ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Dental Clinics ◽  
High Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Aim: To assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices of the patients regarding cross-infection in dental clinics in view of COVID-19, and its economic implications. Materials and Methods: The present study is a cross-sectional online survey done using Google Forms tool which was shared amongst 501 participants via e-mail and various social media platforms. It consisted of 42 structured questions regarding sociodemographics (seven questions), knowledge of COVID-19 (seven questions), practices regarding COVID-19 preventive methods (five questions), knowledge regarding cross-infection in dental clinics (nine questions), attitudes toward infection in dental clinics, and increased cost of treatment due to added disinfection protocols (14 questions). All the associations were tested using the chi-square test and with the P-value set at <.05. The significance level was taken as α = 0.05; therefore, a difference or association with P-value <.05 was considered statistically significant. The linear regression model was used to relate demographics with the knowledge attitude practices items, and Pearson’s correlation coefficient was used to evaluate the correlation between knowledge, attitudes, and practices. Results: A total of 478 responses were assessed. 92.2% of the respondents had high knowledge regarding COVID-19, and only 48.1% had a high knowledge score regarding infection control in dental clinics. The respondents exhibited high scores for practice related to COVID-19 (83.9%) and attitude toward infection control in dental clinics (91.9%). Using the Pearson’s correlation coefficient, knowledge attitude practices variables showed a significant correlation amongst each other ( P < .001). Only 60% responded that extra infection control protocols will increase the treatment charges, and approximately 30% responded that they will not pay or were not sure of paying the extra charges. The proportion of respondents who were agreeing about paying the increase cost were independent of age ( P = .226), gender ( P = .328), education ( P = .085), and profession ( P = .121). Conclusion: A significant percentage of patients today have a lot of knowledge of COVID-19. Also, they have higher expectations than before from their dental health care providers regarding infection control.

Knowledge, Practice, and Attitude Among Iranian Nurses, Midwives, and Students Regarding Standard Isolation Precautions

2007 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 241-244 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehrdad Askarian ◽  
Ziad A. Memish ◽  
Ashraf A. Khan
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Survey Questionnaire ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Standard Precautions ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Control Programs ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Practice ◽  
Control Education ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Our goal was to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding infection control and standard precautions among a group of nursing and midwifery instructors and students in Iran. A survey questionnaire was completed by 273 nursing and midwifery instructors and students at Shiraz University Medical Sciences during the period from May to November 2002. Two hundred thirty-one (90.9%) of the participants reported that they needed additional infection control education, especially on standard isolation precautions. There was a linear positive correlation between knowledge, practice, and attitude scores for the group of nursing, auxiliary nursing, and midwifery instructors, as well as their students (P < .05). Our study shows that there is an urgent need for evaluating education on infection control practices and standard precautions in general, as well as for structured infection control programs among nursing and midwifery staff.

Injection Practices in Romania Progress and Challenges

2004 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Dentinger ◽  
Lili Pasat ◽  
Mircea Popa ◽  
Yvan J. F. Hutin ◽  
Eric E. Mast
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Pathogen Transmission ◽  
Injection Equipment ◽  
Universal Precautions ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
B Virus ◽  
Systematic Sample ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Injection Safety

AbstractObjective:To identify breaks in infection control practices that might put Romanians at risk for transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV) from injections.Methods:A standardized questionnaire was administered to a systematic sample of the 1,906 nurses in Valcea District, Romania, to collect information on their knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding injection administration and universal precautions.Results:Of the 180 nurses interviewed, 91% (95% confidence interval [CI95], 86% to 95%) reported having attended training for universal precautions; 58% (CI95, 49% to 67%) accurately reported that HBV remains infectious for at least 1 week in the environment; and 4% (CI95, 2% to 8%) knew that HBV is transmitted more efficiently than HrV through percutaneous exposures. No nurses reported reusing syringes or needles on different patients, but 4 (2%; CI95, 1% to 6%) would reuse a syringe and 3 (2%; CI95, 0% to 5%) would reuse a needle on the same patient in an emergency. Fifty-three percent (CI95, 44% to 61%) of nurses reported having a dedicated area for the preparation of injectable medications separate from where blood-contaminated items were handled. Shortages of infection control supplies were common.Conclusions:Although nurses in Valcea do not report reusing injection equipment without sterilization, other unsafe practices occur that may facilitate HBV transmission through injections, including preparing injectable medications in areas potentially contaminated with blood. Inadequate knowledge of blood-borne pathogen transmission and shortages of infection control supplies may contribute to these unsafe practices. Addressing these deficits could improve injection safety in Romania.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Infection Control Measures Among HealthCare Workers at King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital (KKESH) in Riyadh, KSA

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
najod Alshathri
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Infection Prevention And Control ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Safe Practices

Abstract Background: Infections acquired in healthcare facilities have become an increasingly challenging issue worldwide. The prevention of infectious diseases is a critical issue since healthcare workers develop acquired infections while providing services to patients. However, infection prevention and control are challenging, especially in healthcare facilities. Thus, this study aimed to determine the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices among healthcare workers in King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital (KKESH). Methodology: A cross-sectional survey was conducted at KKESH, total of 285 healthcare workers, including physicians, nurses, optometrists, radiographers, and ophthalmic assistants were investigated. A close-ended, self-administered questionnaire was used to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward infection control prevention measures. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 20. Chi-squared was computed to identify associations between factors within the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of infection prevention.Results: The study showed that 81% of respondents had good knowledge, 82% had a positive attitude, and only 59% had safe infection prevention practices. Doctors were more knowledgeable than other staff, and nurses showed a high level of positive attitude and safe practices. There was a statistically significant correlation between age, occupation, education, and years of experience with infection prevention practices among healthcare providers (P<0.05). The availability of infection prevention guidelines was associated with excellent knowledge, a positive attitude, and safe practices.Conclusion: The findings of this study revealed that most healthcare workers had adequate knowledge and displayed a positive attitude, but practices toward infection control were not sufficient. Therefore, regular training, that contain educational programs, should be supported to maintain the highest level of practice.

Infection Control Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices among Healthcare Workers at Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda

2012 ◽  
Vol 33 (9) ◽  
pp. 917-923 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ajay K. Sethi ◽  
Charles W. Acher ◽  
Bruce Kirenga ◽  
Scott Mead ◽  
Curtis J. Donskey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Resource Availability ◽  
Disease Transmission ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Mulago Hospital ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Control Knowledge ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Objective.Effective implementation of infection control programs and adherence to standard precautions are challenging in resource-limited settings. The objective of this study was to describe infection control knowledge, attitudes, and practices among healthcare workers (HCWs) in Uganda.Design.We conducted a survey of hospital employees who had direct contact with patients or their immediate environment. We also performed an environmental assessment of resource availability and utilization within hospital wards.Setting.Surgical, medicine, and obstetrics wards at a national referral hospital in Kampala, Uganda.Participants.One hundred eighty-three randomly selected HCWs.Results.Almost all HCWs knew to wash their hands, although nursing and support staff were less likely to perceive that HCWs' hands can be a vector of disease transmission. Hand washing was valued more as a means of self-protection than as a means to prevent patient-to-patient transmission, consistent with the prevailing belief that infection control was important for occupational safety. Sinks were not readily accessible, and soap at sinks was uncommon throughout the medicine and obstetrics wards but more commonly available in the surgery wards. Alcohol gel was rarely available.Conclusions.Changing infection control practices in developing countries will require a multifaceted approach that addresses resource availability, occupational safety, and local understanding and attitudes about infection control.

scholarly journals Infection Control Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices among Students of Public Dental Schools in Egypt

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 6248
Author(s):  
Christina El-saaidi ◽  
Omid Dadras ◽  
Patou Masika Musumari ◽  
Masako Ono-Kihara ◽  
Masahiro Kihara
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Clinical Training ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Hepatitis B Vaccination ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Control Knowledge ◽  
Dental Schools ◽  
Sharps Injuries ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

In developing countries such as Egypt, the risk of blood-borne diseases such as human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B virus, and hepatitis C virus is high for healthcare workers. To evaluate infection control knowledge, attitudes and practices, as well as the associated risk of percutaneous infection among dental students, a cross-sectional study was conducted in four Egyptian public dental schools in 2016. A total of 1776 students received an anonymous questionnaire on infection control knowledge, attitudes, and practices and the occurrence of needle and sharps injuries; 1,067 (60.1%) completed the questionnaire. Third- (pre-clinical), fourth- (junior-clinical), and fifth-year (senior-clinical) students comprised 44.2%, 15.6%, and 40.2%, respectively. Although the majority of the students reported good attitudes and practices for infection control, knowledge scores were generally low. Female students scored higher on self-protection and sterilization practices than did male students, and the fourth-year students showed significantly higher scores for infection control practice than did the fifth-year students. In multivariate analysis, higher scores for all infection control practices were associated with higher scores for attitudes towards infection control and fewer (1–3) needle injury experiences. Although an alarming proportion had experienced needle or sharps injuries during clinical training, around 30% of the students had not received a complete hepatitis B vaccination. Future infection control education should introduce refresher training before graduation that focuses on injury prevention and post-exposure protocols. Additionally, introducing safer products and clinical procedures is highly recommended to minimize the risk of injuries during clinical practice for dental students in Egypt.

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