Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Jamaican healthcare workers on nosocomial infection control.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The emergence of deadly infections such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) highlights the need for effective infection control (IC) procedures in healthcare facilities. The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of healthcare workers (HCWs) on IC procedures.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted among HCWs in western Jamaica from May to August 2015. A questionnaire based on the Jamaican Health Facilities Infection and Control Policies and Procedures Manual was used to collect data on staff training in IC, and their KAP of IC. Summary statistics, ANOVA, and multiple linear regression were applied for data analyses.

Results

Among 227 participants, the mean knowl

SUBMITTER: Jolly PE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11528614 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature