TITLE:
Practice and Determinants of Infection Prevention and Control Measures among Health Care Workers at Benjamin Mkapa Hospital, Dodoma-Tanzania
AUTHORS:
Bahati S. Katembo, Hindu I. Hussein, Alphonce B. Chandika, Golden M. Masika, Fauster J. Njau, Bushi L. Nzagamba, Jinasa P. Kisangija
KEYWORDS:
Benjamin Mkapa Hospital, Dodoma, Health Care Workers, Infection Prevention Control, Practice Tanzania
JOURNAL NAME:
Health,
Vol.16 No.11,
November
19,
2024
ABSTRACT: Introduction: Infection Prevention and Control are scientific approaches and practical solutions designed to prevent harm caused by infection to patients and health workers. The study aimed to assess Infection prevention and control practices and determinants. Method: The hospital-based analytical cross-sectional study design was employed through a convenience approach. The SPSS version 26 was used for data analysis. Results: 72.5% of healthcare workers at Benjamin Mkapa Hospital observed not performing hand hygiene before direct contact with the patient or before the procedure and 60.3% observed performing hand hygiene after direct contact with the patient or after removing gloves. Professionals (Doctors, Medical attendants, and Nurses) were significantly practiced more in infection prevention and control by 2.860, 2.923, and 3.237 units respectively compared to pharmacy personnel. Conclusion: The sustainable availability of Infection Prevention and Control resources is important to enhance a healthy working environment. The current study has shown that the availability of Equipment and Supplies was 100% for gloves, face masks, and sanitizer. The multivariate results showed a statistically significant relationship between those trained in IPC and those more likely to practice IPC than those not trained.