Infection control practices among health workers at Kajjansi Health Centre IV. A cross-sectional study
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.71020/w5zk7e95Keywords:
Infection control practices, healthcare workers, hand hygiene, waste disposal, Kajjansi Health Centre IVAbstract
Background:
Infection control practices among health workers are essential for preventing the spread of healthcare-associated infections and ensuring patient and staff safety. Therefore, this study aims to determine the infection control practices among health workers at Kajjansi Health Centre IV.
Methodology:
A cross-sectional study design was used, where participants were given questionnaires to fill in quantitatively, the data were coded, and analysed with the aid of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25, and presented using tables, Bar charts, and pie charts.
Results:
A total of 55 healthcare workers were interviewed, 61.8% (34/55) were females. The mean age of the participants was 25.3, with the majority, 54.5% (30/55), in the age group of 26 to 30 years. 50.9% (28/55) of the participants were diploma holders, and 63.6% (35/55) of the participants were nurses. The proportion of health workers who practiced good infection control activities were 56.4% (31/55). 43.6% (24/55) of participants washed their hands with soap before patient care, after patient care, or after contact with blood. 90.9% (50/55) did not recap needles after use, all discarded waste immediately in their waste containers, 98.2% (54/55) did not remove rings or bracelets before hand washing, 90.9% (50/55) agreed availability of written guidelines on exposure to HIV, HBV while 47.3% (26/55) admitted presence of guidelines on waste disposal with only 45.5% (25/55) applying the guidelines.
Conclusion:
More than half of health workers practiced good infection control, with strengths in waste disposal and avoiding needle recapping.
Recommendation:
There is a need for regular training and mentorship on infection control practices. The facility should also improve supervision and ensure proper availability and enforcement of guidelines.
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