Assessment of Level of Knowledge and Practice Of Standard Precautions Of Infection Control Among Various Health Care Workers In A Tertiary Care Hospital Of Chhattisgarh
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Basic and Applied Medical Research - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at high risk of contracting infections in hospitals. Standard Precautions (SPs) play a key role in effective control of these infections. Aim: To assess the level of Knowledge and Practice among various HCWs regarding SPs of Infection Control. Methods: A total of 60 HCWs, nurses (n=30) and lab technicians (LTs) (n=30) were included. A semi-structured questionnaire based interview schedule was conducted for the HCWs. Knowledge level was graded as Excellent, Good, Fair, Low and Poor. Practice level was analyzed considering strict adherence to practice, as good practice. Observations & Results: Age of participants (n=60) varies from 20 to 59 years (mean 32.7 ± 19.4). More than 80% of respondents mentioned that there is increased risk of blood borne pathogens to them. Instantaneous management of sharp injuries was correctly known by 67.67% nurses & 73.33% LTs. A high percentage (73.33%) of HCWs admitted hand washing after handling patients. Compliance with various PPEs altered with the type of PPE and HCWs both. Conclusion: Though knowledge level of SPs was found good among HCWs, but it did not translated into that good and appropriate practice in both the groups. Inconsistent and inadequate supply of the resources and lack of regular training on infection control were identified as the major perceived barriers for compliance of SPs. The findings suggest that Infection Prevention and Control committee needs to recognize the factors that enhance performance and accordingly plan the measures to sustain such factors.
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Nikita Sherwani
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