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ArticleBMJ open2021

Knowledge, attitude and practice concerning healthcare-associated infections among healthcare workers in Wuhan, China: cross-sectional study.

Wenwen Wu, Wenru Wang, Yufeng Yuan, Likai Lin, Yibin Tan, Jinru Yang, Li Dai, Ying Wang

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Wenwen Wu *School of Public Health and Management, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, China.
Wenru Wang *Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
Yufeng YuanDepartment of Nosocomial Infection Management, Wuhan University Zhongnan Hospital, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
Likai LinInstitute of Hospital Management, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
Yibin TanDepartment of Nosocomial Infection Management, Wuhan University Zhongnan Hospital, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
Jinru YangSchool of Medicine, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
Li DaiDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine, Affiliated Dongfeng Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, China.
Ying WangDepartment of Nosocomial Infection Management, Wuhan University Zhongnan Hospital, Wuhan, Hubei, China wangying19900621@126.com.ORCID 0000-0003-2094-9347
Wuhan University · CNHubei University of Medicine · CNNational University of Singapore · SGWuhan University of Science and Technology · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesTo assess the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) concerning healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) among healthcare givers and to identify the factors influencing KAP.

designThis was a hospital-based, cross-sectional study.

settingTwo public hospitals in Wuhan, central China.

participantsParticipants were recruited among healthcare workers (HCWs) of one general hospital and one children's hospital in Wuhan city between 1 June and 30 September 2019. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES: The outcomes were KAPs concerning HAIs.

resultsData from 455 HCWs were included in the final data analysis. The mean scores of KAP and total KAP were 15.67±3.32, 25.00±2.75, 43.44±5.15 and 84.76±6.72, respectively. The following factors were significantly associated with the total KAP score concerning HAIs, explaining 61% of the variance (p<0.001): gender (β=2.36, 95% CI 1.11 to 4.40), age (β=6.65, 95% CI 5.07 to 7.74), position (β=7.02, 95% CI 3.88 to 8.45), type of employment (β=-1.08, 95% CI -2.08 to -0.07), with HAI education within last year (β=-2.98, 95% CI -4.23 to -1.72), with invasive operation authority (β=-4.22, 95% CI -5.46 to -2.99), antibacterial drug training (β=-4.38, 95% CI -5.45 to -3.31) and with antibacterial drug training and clinical consultation (β=-4.35, 95% CI -5.38 to -3.32).

conclusionThe controllable factors identified in this study can be used by hospital managers to implement measures that improve KAP among HCWs. Moreover, these measures should be customised, based on uncontrollable factors to suit the specific characteristics of medical staff and to improve KAP. Training programmes should be designed for medical workers to increase their awareness of HAIs and to foster positive attitudes and practices.

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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth PersonnelChildChinaCross-Sectional StudiesHumansSurveys and QuestionnairesHealth & safetyInfection controloccupational & industrial medicinepublic health

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