Maysa Nofal1, Maha Subih2, Mahmoud Al-Kalaldeh2. 1. Faculty of Nursing, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan. 2. Faculty of Nursing, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Adherence to infection control precautions (ICP) is important to reduce the transmission of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). AIMS: To determine nurses and physician's knowledge, attitude and compliance to ICPs and factors associated with reported compliance. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey of nurses and physicians recruited from three hospitals at three different healthcare sectors in Jordan. Three instruments were used to assess knowledge, attitudes and compliance to ICPs. FINDINGS: A total of 211 professionals completed the survey: 155 nurses and 56 physicians. Both groups had low knowledge scores for ICP but a high positive attitude. Although both groups had high reported compliance scores, nurses scores were higher (P = 0.04). Participants from the private hospital had higher knowledge and compliance scores. Length of experience, knowledge and attitude were significant predictors of reported compliance to ICPs. DISCUSSION: Despite poor knowledge, Jordanian healthcare professionals reported high scores for positive attitudes and compliance with IPCs. Clinical training programmes are required to enhance knowledge and understanding of IPCs.
BACKGROUND: Adherence to infection control precautions (ICP) is important to reduce the transmission of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). AIMS: To determine nurses and physician's knowledge, attitude and compliance to ICPs and factors associated with reported compliance. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey of nurses and physicians recruited from three hospitals at three different healthcare sectors in Jordan. Three instruments were used to assess knowledge, attitudes and compliance to ICPs. FINDINGS: A total of 211 professionals completed the survey: 155 nurses and 56 physicians. Both groups had low knowledge scores for ICP but a high positive attitude. Although both groups had high reported compliance scores, nurses scores were higher (P = 0.04). Participants from the private hospital had higher knowledge and compliance scores. Length of experience, knowledge and attitude were significant predictors of reported compliance to ICPs. DISCUSSION: Despite poor knowledge, Jordanian healthcare professionals reported high scores for positive attitudes and compliance with IPCs. Clinical training programmes are required to enhance knowledge and understanding of IPCs.
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Keywords:
attitude; compliance; infection control precautions; knowledge
Authors: R R Gershon; D Vlahov; S A Felknor; D Vesley; P C Johnson; G L Delclos; L R Murphy Journal: Am J Infect Control Date: 1995-08 Impact factor: 2.918