Association between infection prevention and control safety culture and healthcare workers' compliance with infection control measures: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Infection prevention and control (IPC) safety culture is recognized as a crucial factor in improving healthcare workers' (HCWs) compliance with IPC measures. Despite its importance, evidence regarding the influence of IPC safety culture on compliance remains limited and warrants further investigation.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted from March 27 to April 3, 2025, using an online questionnaire to examine the association between IPC safety culture and HCWs' compliance with IPC measures across more than 200 healthcare institutions, including 12 tertiary hospitals, in Haizhu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China. IPC safety culture was assessed using the Infection Control Culture Scale, while compliance with IPC measures was measured with the C

SUBMITTER: Cen Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12575312 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature