Assessment of Preventive Measures Among Health Care Workers Regarding Nosocomial Infections in Kut City Hospitals

Abstract

The aim is to assess the preventive measures of HCWs and determine the relationship between preventive measures and the demographic characteristics of HCWs. Methods: Cross-sectional study conducted among 500 HCWs in Wasit governorate hospitals. This sample was distributed throughout four hospitals include, AL-Zahra, AL-Karama teaching hospitals, AL-Kut gynecology hospital, and Martyr Fairouz general hospital, for the period of October 15th, 2020, to May 15th, 2021. Through self-report and questionnaires, data were collected and analysed through descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Findings depict that majority of age groups among those who are 20-29 years old 63.2%, 50.2 were male residence in urban areas, 36.2 were medical assistance, and hold a diploma, work less than 10 years and within adequate training. Finding reveals that the majority of 49.8% were poor preventive measures. There was a significant relationship between preventive measures with age, and years of experience of HCWs. Conclusion: Poor preventive measures towards NIs, more years of experience, and more training the staff help raising professionals' health workers.