International Journal of Health Policy Planning(IJHPP)
ISSN: 2833-9320 | DOI: 10.33140/IJHPP
Impact Factor: 1.08
Henrick Kitenga
St Francis Referral Hospital, Tanzania
Publications
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Research Article
Challenges of Compliance with Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Standard Procedures among Healthcare Workers: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Author(s): Majani Edward*, Witness John, Elton Mahulu, Jennifer F Lyabangi, Odilia Nkumba, Daniel Basaya, Zakia Kibanda, Grace Gwanafyo, Henrick Kitenga and Ipyana Daniel
Introduction: This hospital-based cross-sectional study aimed to assess the compliance of 251 healthcare workers (HCWs) with Infective Prevention and Control (IPC) standard procedures. The study addresses the critical issue of IPC compliance among HCWs, as it plays a pivotal role in reducing the risk of infectious disease transmission within healthcare settings. Methodology: Analytical cross-sectional study was conducted at St. Francis Referral Hospital, involving 251 healthcare workers from different departments including Internal medicine, Surgery, and Emergency. The Compliance with Standard Precautions Scale (CSPS) tool developed by WHO was used. Descriptive and regression analysis was done. A P-value of less than 0.05 indicated statistical significance. Results: Overall average compliance with IPCSPs was 54% wh.. Read More»