Knowledge of health workers regarding infection control at Kajjansi Health Centre IV.  A cross-sectional study.

Duncan Edward  Kasibante; Frank Ssegujja; Hasifa Nansereko; Anthony  Ssekitoleko; Fransisco   Semuwemba; Jane Frank  Nalubega

doi:10.51168/sjhrafrica.v7i2.2301

Authors

Duncan Edward Kasibante Mildmay Institute of Health Sciences
Frank Ssegujja Mildmay Institute of Health Sciences
Hasifa Nansereko Mildmay Institute of Health Sciences
Anthony Ssekitoleko Mildmay Institute of Health Sciences
Fransisco Semuwemba Mildmay Institute of Health Sciences
Jane Frank Nalubega Mildmay Institute of Health Sciences

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51168/sjhrafrica.v7i2.2301

Keywords:

Infection control, healthcare workers, knowledge on hand hygiene, Kajjansi Health Centre IV

Abstract

Background:

Knowledge of infection control among health workers is essential for preventing healthcare-associated infections and ensuring patient safety. Therefore, this study aims to assess the knowledge of health workers regarding infection control 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. 85.5% (45/55) of the participants were found to be knowledgeable about infection control. 92.7 % (51/55) knew that disinfection and antiseptics prevent healthcare-acquired infections. 87.3% (87/55) of the healthcare workers believed that every piece of equipment needs decontamination before sterilization, with more than half of the respondents, 81.8% (45/55), knowing about infection control, while 72.3% (40/55) knew the recommended guidelines about hand hygiene.

Conclusion:

The knowledge of infection control was good, although gaps remain in formal training, especially on hand hygiene and standard precautions.

Recommendation:

There is a need for regular in-service training and continuous professional development on infection control.

Author Biographies

Duncan Edward Kasibante, Mildmay Institute of Health Sciences

holds a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from Mildmay Health Institute.

Frank Ssegujja, Mildmay Institute of Health Sciences

is a tutor at Mildmay Institute of Health Sciences.

Hasifa Nansereko, Mildmay Institute of Health Sciences

is the Chairperson, Mildmay School of Allied Nursing and Midwifery – IRC.

Fransisco Semuwemba, Mildmay Institute of Health Sciences

is the Dean of the School of Allied Health, Mildmay Institute of Health Sciences.

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