Knowledge, attitude and practice concerning healthcare-associated infections among healthcare workers in Wuhan, China: cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To assess the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) concerning healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) among healthcare givers and to identify the factors influencing KAP.

Design

This was a hospital-based, cross-sectional study.

Setting

Two public hospitals in Wuhan, central China.

Participants

Participants were recruited among healthcare workers (HCWs) of one general hospital and one children's hospital in Wuhan city between 1 June and 30 September 2019.

Primary and secondary outcome measures

The outcomes were KAPs concerning HAIs.

Results

Data from 455 HCWs were included in the final data analysis. The mean scores of KAP and total KAP were 15.67±3.32, 25.00±2.75, 43.44±5.15 and 84.76±6.72, respectively. The following factors were sig

SUBMITTER: Wu W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7786794 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature