At the Kibogora Level II Teaching Hospital in Rwanda, Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs) pose a pressing safety concern for both medical practitioners and patients. Using a quantitative cross-sectional design, this study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of 96 healthcare workers concerning the prevention and control of these infections.
Table of Contents
- ABSTRACT
- DEDICATION
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
- LIST OF TABLES
- Table 4. 1: Demographics of respondents.
- Table 4. 2: Distribution of knowledge of health care workers in control and prevention of nosocomial infection.
- Table 4. 3: Distribution of the attitude of health care workers of Kibogora Level II Teaching Hospital on prevention and control of nosocomial infection
- Table 4. 4: Distribution of the observation done on practices of healthcare workers on prevention and control of nosocomial infection at Kibogora Level II Teaching Hospital and checklist was adapted.....
- LIST OF FIGURES
- figure 1.1: five of moments for hand hygiene ...
- figure 1. 2: conceptual framework of study was adopted
- figure 5. 1: Distribution of knowledge, and attitude and practices of healthcare workers on prevention and control nosocomial infection........
Objectives and Key Themes
This research paper aims to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of healthcare workers regarding the prevention and control of nosocomial infections at Kibogora Level II Teaching Hospital in Rwanda. The study seeks to understand the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices among healthcare workers in relation to nosocomial infection prevention and control.
- Knowledge of healthcare workers regarding prevention and control of nosocomial infection.
- Attitudes of healthcare workers towards nosocomial infection prevention and control.
- Practices of healthcare workers in preventing and controlling nosocomial infections.
- Factors influencing healthcare workers' knowledge, attitudes, and practices.
- Recommendations for improving knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to nosocomial infection control.
Chapter Summaries
The research paper examines the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of healthcare workers regarding nosocomial infection prevention and control at Kibogora Level II Teaching Hospital. The study employs a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design, utilizing self-administered questionnaires and checklists to collect data from a sample of 96 healthcare workers. The results reveal that a majority of the participants demonstrated positive attitudes toward nosocomial infection control but that a significant proportion, approximately 20.8% of healthcare workers, exhibited insufficient knowledge and 11.5% inadequate practices. This highlights the need for improved training, monitoring, supervision, and accessibility to infection prevention guidelines and protocols for healthcare workers.
Keywords
The research focuses on the key concepts of knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to nosocomial infections among healthcare workers. The study examines the prevalence and factors influencing these aspects within the context of a specific hospital setting, utilizing quantitative research methods to collect and analyze data. This approach contributes to the understanding of nosocomial infection control and informs the development of effective strategies to improve patient safety.
- Quote paper
- V. Kwizera (Author), Wilson Ahadi Kasi (Author), 2023, Evaluating Knowledge and Practices on HAIs. A Study at Kibogora Level II Teaching Hospital, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1378284
