scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practice of infection prevention and control among healthcare workers: one year after an outbreak of nosocomial Lassa fever in a tertiary hospital in southeast NigeriaKnowledge, attitude and practice of infection prevention and con

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 457-464
Author(s):  
A.S. Adeke ◽  
R.C. Onoh ◽  
C.D. Umeokonkwo ◽  
B.N. Azuogu ◽  
E.O. Ogah
Keyword(s):  
Work Experience ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Lassa Fever ◽  
Infection Prevention And Control ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Travailleurs De La Santé ◽  
One Year ◽  
And Control

Background: With the rise in cases of Lassa fever in recent times in West Africa, the healthcare setting continues to pose significant risk especially among healthcare workers (HCWs) for diseases like Lassa fever that are transmitted via contact with blood and other body fluids. We therefore assessed the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of infection prevention and control (IPC) one year after an outbreak of nosocomial transmission of Lassa fever in the study hospital. Methodology: A cross-sectional study of HCWs was conducted in Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, a tertiary hospital designated for Lassa fever treatment in southeast Nigeria. A total of 631 HCWs selected by systematic random sampling were surveyed using self-administered questionnaire to determine the KAP of IPC. Data analysis was done with EPI INFO version 7.2 and Microsoft Excel 2016, and Chi square statistic was used to examine relationship between variables at 5% level of significance. Results: Only 287 (51.1%) of the 562 respondent HCWs had good knowledge of IPC, 442 (78.6%) had good attitude towards IPC, and 268 (47.7%) had good practice of IPC. Socio-demographic predictors of IPC knowledge included being a medical laboratory scientist (AOR=0.5; 95% CI=0.29-0.83; p=0.009), tertiary education level (AOR=7.0; 95% CI=1.11-44.60; p=0.038), and work experience of ≥ 7 years (AOR=2.3; 95% CI=1.47-3.57; p<0.001). Male gender (AOR=1.9; 95% CI=1.06-3.42; p=0.031), nurse professional (AOR=6.5; 95% CI=2.67-15.81; p<0.001) and work experience of ≥ 7 years (AOR=2.5; 95% CI=1.37-4.54; p=0.003) were predictors of good attitude towards IPC. Also, nurse professional (AOR=3.1; 95% CI=1.79-5.20; p<0.001) and married status (AOR=1.6; 95% CI=1.05-2.55; p=0.028) were predictors of good practice of IPC among the respondents. Conclusions: The study demonstrated that knowledge and practice of IPC was low in the study location despite the interventions that had been instituted to improve the IPC framework. Therefore, there is need to adapt approaches that will influence behavior change towards IPC in the course of the in-service trainings being conducted in the hospital. French title: Connaissances, attitude et pratique de la prévention et du contrôle des infections chez les agents de santé: un an après une épidémie de fièvre de Lassa nosocomiale dans un hôpital tertiaire du sud-est du Nigeria Contexte: Avec l'augmentation récente des cas de fièvre de Lassa en Afrique de l'Ouest, le milieu de la santé continue de présenter un risque important, en particulier chez les travailleurs de la santé (TS) pour des maladies comme la fièvre de Lassa qui se transmettent par contact avec le sang et d'autres fluides corporels. Nous avons donc évalué les connaissances, l'attitude et la pratique (CAP) de la prévention et du contrôle des infections (PCI) un an après une épidémie de transmission nosocomiale de la fièvre de Lassa dans l'hôpital de l'étude. Méthodologie: Une étude transversale des travailleurs de la santé a été menée à l'hôpital universitaire fédéral Alex Ekwueme, à Abakaliki, dans l'État d'Ebonyi, un hôpital tertiaire désigné pour le traitement de la fièvre de Lassa dans le sud-est du Nigéria. Un total de 631 TS sélectionnés par échantillonnage aléatoire systématique ont été interrogés à l'aide d'un questionnaire auto-administré pour déterminer le CAP de la CIP. L'analyse des données a été effectuée avec EPI INFO version 7.2 et Microsoft Excel 2016, et la statistique du Chi carré a été utilisée pour examiner la relation entre les variables à un niveau de signification de 5 %. Résultats: Seuls 287 (51,1%) des 562 TS interrogés avaient une bonne connaissance de la CIP, 442 (78,6%) avaient une bonne attitude envers la CIP et 268 (47,7%) avaient une bonne pratique de la CIP. Les prédicteurs sociodémographiques des connaissances en CIP comprenaient le fait d'être un scientifique de laboratoire médical (AOR=0,5; IC à 95%=0,29-0,83; p=0,009), le niveau d'études supérieures (AOR=7,0; IC à 95% =1,11-44,60; p=0,038) et une expérience de travail ≥ 7 ans (AOR=2,3; IC à 95%=1,47-3,57; p<0,001). Sexe masculin (AOR=1,9; IC à 95%=1,06-3,42; p=0,031), infirmier professionnel (AOR=6,5; IC à 95%=2,67-15,81; p<0,001) et expérience professionnelle de ≥ 7 ans (AOR=2,5; IC à 95%=1,37-4,54; p=0,003) étaient des prédicteurs d'une bonne attitude envers la CIP. De plus, l'infirmière professionnelle (AOR=3,1; à 95% IC=1,79-5,20; p<0,001) et le statut de personne mariée (AOR=1,6; à 95% IC=1,05-2,55; p=0,028) étaient des prédicteurs de bonne pratique de la CIP parmi les répondants. Conclusions: L'étude a démontré que les connaissances et la pratique de la CIP étaient faibles dans le lieu de l'étude malgré les interventions qui avaient été instituées pour améliorer le cadre de la CIP. Par conséquent, il est nécessaire d'adapter les approches qui influenceront le changement de comportement envers la CIP au cours des formations en cours d'emploi menées à l'hôpital.

scholarly journals Seroprevalence of Antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 Infection among Healthcare Workers at a Tertiary Hospital in Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hayat Mushcab ◽  
Jaffar Al-Tawfiq ◽  
Mohammed Ghamdi ◽  
Amani Babgi ◽  
Abdulrazack Amir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Seroconversion Rate ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
World Health ◽  
Infection Prevention And Control ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
And Control ◽  
Assessment Questionnaire

Abstract Background The nature of the healthcare workers' jobs standing at the frontline against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) puts them at a higher risk of unknowingly contracting the disease and potentially contributing to the spread. This study aims to assess the overall positive seroconversion prevalence of SARS-CoV-2. Methods This is a longitudinal cohort study of healthcare workers at a tertiary hospital serving patients in several districts in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Participants were recruited between June - December 2020. Each participant had a serology blood test and completed the World Health Organization's risk factors assessment questionnaire. Results This study included 682 participants working in any capacity at a tertiary hospital, representing 15.7% of our population. Only 87 participants tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies, a prevalence of 12.7% of all participants. Of the 87 participants, 17 participants never tested positive for COVID-19 rt-PCR before the study, a prevalence of 2.9%. Moreover, the improper technique of using alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water after the risk of body fluid exposure and wearing personal protective equipment when indicated were found to be statistically significant to having positive SARS-CoV-2 IgG assay with P=0.02, P=0.03, and CI: 95% respectively. Conclusion Positive seroconversion rate was considerably low during the first wave of COVID-19 amongst our healthcare workers and similar to other healthcare organizations in Saudi Arabia. Seropositivity correlated significantly with adherence to infection prevention and control recommendations.

scholarly journals Implementing a Combined Infection Prevention and Control with Antimicrobial Stewardship Joint Program to Prevent Caesarean Section Surgical Site Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance: a Tanzanian Tertiary Hospital Experience

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisa Gentilotti ◽  
Pasquale De Nardo ◽  
Boniface Nguhuni ◽  
Alessandro Piscini ◽  
Caroline Damian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Resistance ◽  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Surgical Site Infections ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Infection Prevention And Control ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Combined Infection ◽  
And Control

Abstract Background. Surgical site infections are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality after caesarean section, especially in Low and Middle Income Countries. We hypothesized that a combined infection prevention and control with antimicrobial stewardship joint program would decrease the rate of post- caesarean section surgical site infections at the Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department of a Tanzanian tertiary hospital. Methods. The intervention included: 1. formal and on-job trainings on infection prevention and control; 2. evidence-based education on antimicrobial resistance and good antimicrobial prescribing practice. A second survey was performed to determine the impact of the intervention. The primary outcome of the study was post-caesarean section surgical site infections prevalence and secondary outcome the determinant factors of surgical site infections before/after the intervention and overall. The microbiological characteristics and patterns of antimicrobial resistance were ascertained.Results. Total 464 and 573 women were surveyed before and after the intervention, respectively. After the intervention, the antibiotic prophylaxis was administered to a significantly higher number of patients (98% vs 2%, p<0.001), caesarean sections were performed by more qualified operators (40% vs 28%, p=0.001), with higher rates of Pfannenstiel skin incisions (29% vs 18%, p<0.001) and of absorbable continuous intradermic sutures (30% vs 19%, p<0.001). The total number of post-caesarean section surgical site infections was 225 (48%) in the pre-intervention and 95 (17%) in the post intervention group (p<0.001). A low prevalence of gram-positive isolates and of methicillin-resistant Staphylococus aureus was detected in the post-intervention survey. Conclusions. Further researches are needed to better understand the potential of a hospital-based multidisciplinary approach to surgical site infections and antimicrobial resistance prevention in resource-constrained settings.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of healthcare workers Towards Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 293-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prabina Ghimire ◽  
Samriddh Dhungel ◽  
Anil Pokhrel
Keyword(s):  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Infection Prevention And Control ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
And Control ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: The emergence of SARS-CoV 2 pandemic is the greatest public health concern of the century. Healthcare workers are the front liners of pandemic management. Their knowledge, attitudes and practices can influence the outcome of pandemic. The study aims to determine the knowledge, attitude and practices among healthcare workers.Methods: Knowledge, attitude and practice related questionnaire based online survey through Google forms was conducted from Healthcare workers, following ethical approval from NHRC (ERB protocol registration number: 297/2020 P). Online forms were disseminated via Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp, Viber and personal messaging. Responses containing anonymized data was collected analyzed in using SPSS-version 26, (Year: 2019). The results were interpreted in terms of percentage response, knowledge score, and practice and discussed on the possible solutions in improving the infection prevention and control practice.Results: 473 HCWs responded to the questionnaire, out of which 426 responses met inclusion criteria which is 90% of the total responses. The mean score for knowledge was 3.20 + 1.15 out of maximum seven; with 45.7% correct answers. 70.4 % (300) participants felt that Nepal will be unable to contain the pandemic, 64 % of the total employed participants felt that there was inadequate institutional preparedness to protect HCWs from exposure. 91% participants reported practicing hand hygiene after every patient encounter; whereas 31.7% (77) and 22.1% (59) participants did not know how to check sealing of the N95 masks and use personal protective equipment’s respectively.Conclusions: The survey findings showed deficiencies in knowledge and appropriate practice among the HCWs, in prevention of SARS-CoV-2 transmission. Attitudes towards COVID19 were a mix of both positive and negative viewpoints. Even in health care workers with access to internet, there is significant gap in universal infection prevention and control practices required for self-protection and limiting untoward transmission. Keywords: Attitude and practice; COVID-19; healthcare workers; infection prevention and control; knowledge, Nepal; SARS CoV 2

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Nurseries' Workers toward Infection Prevention among the Children

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 168-174
Author(s):  
Sahar Abdul Hassan Al-Shatari ◽  
Tayser Salah Ghafouri
Keyword(s):  
Child Care ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Infection Prevention And Control ◽  
Child Care Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
And Control ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

  Background: Infections are common in the children attending daycare centers how act as predisposes to it. Hygienic interventions have a fundamental role in infection control and disease prevention in child care settings. Objective: - To evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practice of nurseries workers in infection prevention and control among the children. Subjects and Methods: A cross-sectional study using the researcher-developed questionnaire validated by two experts and piloted and 100 nurseries-workers had participated in it. Result: the mean age of participants was 37.5 years±12.1, (37%) aged 18-30 yrs, 58% married, and 57% with higher education, 54% of nurseries the participant take care of 11-20 children. 67 (67%) had correct knowledge about infection control, (91%) had the corrected practice, but unfortunately, 47 (47%) had low-attitude. Education level has significantly associated with the knowledge, attitude, and practice of the child care workers. Conclusion: the majority of the nurseries workers had good knowledge and correct practice and less about their attitude in infection prevention.

Evaluation of infection prevention and control practices in Lassa fever treatment centers in north-central Nigeria during an ongoing Lassa fever outbreak

2021 ◽  
pp. 175717742110358
Author(s):  
Ifeoma Maureen Obionu ◽  
Chinwe Lucia Ochu ◽  
Winifred Ukponu ◽  
Tochi Okwor ◽  
Chioma Dan-Nwafor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Lassa Fever ◽  
Effective Control ◽  
Infection Prevention And Control ◽  
North Central ◽  
Survey Tool ◽  
Entry Points ◽  
Plateau State ◽  
And Control

Background: Outbreaks of Lassa fever (LF) in Nigeria have become more frequent, with increasing more healthcare worker infections. Prevention of infection is dependent on strict compliance to infection prevention and control (IPC) practices in treatment centres where patients are managed. Objective: To evaluate IPC practices during an ongoing LF outbreak in the two major tertiary hospitals serving as the referral LF treatment centres in the north-central region of Nigeria. Methods: This cross-sectional survey was carried out by the IPC subteam of the National Rapid Response Team of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) deployed to Plateau State, north-central Nigeria during the 2019 LF outbreak. Information on IPC in these facilities was collected using the NCDC viral haemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) isolation and treatment facility IPC survey tool. Results: Both treatment centres had national VHF IPC isolation guidelines and few health workers had received IPC training. In both centres, there were no clearly demarcated entry points for staff going into clinical areas after putting on personal protective equipment, and there were also no standard operating procedures in place for reporting occupational exposure of staff to infected blood or body fluids in both centres. Discussion: The LF treatment centers located in Plateau State during the 2019 LF outbreak were not fully implementing the national VHF IPC guidelines. Periodic assessments of IPC are recommended for proper management of cases and effective control of LF in the State.

scholarly journals Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice of COVID-19 guidelines among health care workers in Alex Ekwueme Federal University teaching hospital, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
Okechukwu B. Anozie ◽  
Arinze C. Ikeotuonye ◽  
Ephraim I. Nwokporo ◽  
Chidi U. Esike ◽  
Richard L. Ewah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Infection Prevention And Control ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
And Control

Background: COVID-19 is a major Public Health challenge that has affected the world’s economy. Assessment of the knowledge, attitude and practices of Healthcare workers (HCWs) towards COVID-19 can improve or sustain the successes recorded by relevant agencies in the fight against COVID-19.Methods: a cross-sectional survey was done using semi-structured questionnaires and simple sampling technique. Data collected were analyzed using SPSS version 22.Results: Out of the 368 respondents, 205 were doctors while 150 were nurses. Others were clerical workers, administrative officers and maintenance workers. Knowledge of COVID-19 was generally high amongst respondents recording a correct response to questions about knowledge of COVID-19 in more than 90% of the case. However, the attitude and practice of COVID-19 infection, prevention and control protocols were poor. Out of the respondents, 41.8% would not stay at home if they had minor COVID-19 like symptoms; only 39.4% would take responsibility to ensure people around them follow good respiratory hygiene. Respondents who would keep social distancing while talking with co-workers, ensure safe disposal of personal protective equipment (PPEs) and safe waste management of PPEs were 56%, 39.9% and 53.8% respectively.Conclusions: Knowledge of COVID-19 prevention protocols is high but attitude/practice of these laid out protocols still desires a lot of effort from HCWs. There is need for training/retraining of HCWs on COVID-19 infection, prevention and control strategies to ensure the success being recorded against the disease is sustained while preventing the possibility of a second wave of infection.

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