Al Shaikh Hanan Ahmad
Epidemiologist, CIC, Health, IPC Director, Prince Saud Bin Jalawi Hospital Hasa, KSA
Publications
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Research Article
Knowledge Regarding Surgical Site Infection Among Post-Operative Bariatric Surgical Patients in Al Ahsa City
Author(s): Al Shaikh Hanan Ahmad*, Balaji Rama Naik, Alsalameen Ahlam A, Alkhuwaytim Ridha A, Alsaleh Azhar Hashim T, Alsalman Batool A, Alethan Anwar M and Almusaulem Zahra J
Patient knowledge of surgical site infection (SSI) is essential for their safety and reduced complications. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and awareness of post-surgical site infections among post-bariatric surgical patients in Al Ahsa City. The research, conducted with 90 participants, revealed that Patient knowledge of surgical site infection is a fair level of knowledge (55.6%), while the remaining 44.4% exhibited a poor level of knowledge. Descriptive analysis provided insights into participants' personal data, education, work, previous surgery, and post- surgical infection. Notably, 65.6% of participants were not employed, and 44 (48.9%) had a history of previous operations, with 13 (14.4%) reporting experiences of post-surgery infections. Participants' knowledge and awareness of SSIs were also evaluated, with a majority demonstrating awareness of various SSI sy.. Read More»