Health Care Providers' Understanding, Knowledge and Compliance to Universal Infection Control Precautions in Maternity Hospitals
Zaki, N., Ahmed, M. (2001). Health Care Providers' Understanding, Knowledge and Compliance to Universal Infection Control Precautions in Maternity Hospitals. EKB Journal Management System, 31(3), 505-520. doi: 10.21608/jhiph.2001.231591
Nevertity H. Zaki; Manal H. Ahmed. "Health Care Providers' Understanding, Knowledge and Compliance to Universal Infection Control Precautions in Maternity Hospitals". EKB Journal Management System, 31, 3, 2001, 505-520. doi: 10.21608/jhiph.2001.231591
Zaki, N., Ahmed, M. (2001). 'Health Care Providers' Understanding, Knowledge and Compliance to Universal Infection Control Precautions in Maternity Hospitals', EKB Journal Management System, 31(3), pp. 505-520. doi: 10.21608/jhiph.2001.231591
Zaki, N., Ahmed, M. Health Care Providers' Understanding, Knowledge and Compliance to Universal Infection Control Precautions in Maternity Hospitals. EKB Journal Management System, 2001; 31(3): 505-520. doi: 10.21608/jhiph.2001.231591

Health Care Providers' Understanding, Knowledge and Compliance to Universal Infection Control Precautions in Maternity Hospitals

Journal of High Institute of Public Health
Article 5, Volume 31, Issue 3, July 2001, Page 505-520  XML
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/jhiph.2001.231591
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Authors
Nevertity H. Zaki1; Manal H. Ahmed2
1Maternity and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, Egypt
2Maternity and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt
Abstract
This study examined the health providers' current knowledge, understanding and their compliance to universal infection control precautions. The study was conducted on 100 health providers, 50 resident obstetricians and 50 maternity nurses at Alexandria and Tanta working in labour, delivery and postpartum units. An interview questionnaire and observation checklist were designed to fulfill the aim of the study. The findings of the study revealed that most of the health professionals' knowledge and performance were below the average score regarding many of the studied items except the care of women in postpartum period and newborn care. Although no significant relations were found between Alexandria and Tanta health providers regarding their knowledge and performance. Resident obstetricians were found more likely to comply with practices regarding hand washing and wearing protective barriers than nurses in both Alexandria and Tanta. On the other hand, nurses having less than 5 years’ experience had better knowledge and performance than those having more than 5 years’ experience regarding some items. The study reflects the need for ongoing in-service education and practical training in relation to infection control for health care providers.
Keywords
Health Care; Providers' Understanding; Knowledge; Compliance; Universal Infection Control; Precautions; Maternity Hospitals
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