Knowledge of health workers towards the prevention of healthcare associated infections at Kajjansi Health center IV. A cross-sectional study.

Juliet  Nakafeero; Ronald Mbidde; Immaculate Prosperia   Naggulu; Francisco  Ssemuwemba; Hasifa  Nansereko; Jane Frank  Nalubega

doi:10.51168/sjhrafrica.v7i3.2420

Authors

Juliet Nakafeero Mildmay Institute of Health Sciences.
Ronald Mbidde Mildmay Institute of Health Sciences
Immaculate Prosperia Naggulu Mildmay Institute Of Health Sciences
Francisco Ssemuwemba Mildmay Institute of Health Sciences.
Hasifa Nansereko Mildmay Institute Of Health Sciences
Jane Frank Nalubega Mildmay Institute Of Health Sciences

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51168/sjhrafrica.v7i3.2420

Keywords:

Knowledge, Infection prevention, Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs), Kajjansi Health Centre IV

Abstract

Background

Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) are largely preventable but remain a major public health concern, especially in resource-limited settings. This study aims to assess the knowledge of health workers towards the prevention of healthcare-associated infections at Kajjansi Health Centre IV.

Methodology

A descriptive cross-sectional study design was employed. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires from health workers who were present and consented during the data collection period, selected through purposive sampling. Data were analyzed manually using Microsoft Excel and presented using pie charts and bar graphs.

Results

Most respondents, 20 (41.7%), were aged 26–35 years, while only 3 (6.2%) were aged 51–65 years. Females constituted 28 (58.3%) of the participants. A similar proportion, 15 (31.3%), had either 1–5 years or 6–10 years of work experience, whereas only 3 (6.3%) had more than 15 years of experience. 18 (37.5%) held certificates, and only 1 (2.1%) belonged to other categories. Respondents demonstrated adequate awareness of infection prevention protocols, modes of transmission, and common causative organisms. They expressed concern about acquiring infections and acknowledged the importance of guidelines and training.

Conclusion

Health workers at Kajjansi Health Centre IV demonstrated generally good knowledge of infection prevention and control measures.

Recommendations

Kajjansi Health Centre IV should strengthen and regularly conduct in-service training programs focused on infection prevention and control to enhance health workers’ knowledge.

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