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Background: Healthcare associated infections (HCAI) are major cause of morbidity, mortality and increased financial burden. Almost half of healthcare associated infections occur due to poor hand hygiene compliance by healthcare workers. Good hand hygiene practice is the fundamental and simplest means to prevent healthcare associated infection.
Objective: The main objective of this study is to assess the level of hand hygiene compliance and factors associated with hand hygiene compliance among St. Peter specialized hospital healthcare workers.
Methods: Facility based cross-sectional study was employed to assess hand hygiene practice of health workers using standard WHO observation form and knowledge about hand hygiene was assessed via self-administered questionnaire. A total of 304 Healthcare workers were selected by stratified sampling method. The study was conducted between April 17 – May 12/2021. Descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression model were used to analyze the data.
Results: A total of 303 participants were filled out the questionnaire and observed with a response rate of 99.67%. Good hand hygiene compliance is defined as healthcare workers who scored > 50% of the observational check list and it was found to be 23.1% with 95% CI of (18.5, 28.1%). Training on hand hygiene (AOR=3.932, 95% CI 2.021, 7.65) and availability of soap and water (AOR=2.672, 95% CI 1.167, 6.118) were significantly associated with hand hygiene compliance.
Conclusion and recommendation: Hand hygiene compliance among health professionals in St. Peter specialized hospital found to be poor. Interventions like training and provision of basic hygiene supplies are recommended for improvement......................... Thesis available at ACIPH Library |
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