| Autor: |
Maria Incoronata Corbo, Malgorzata Wachocka, Maddalena Pozzi, Marco Cioce, Michele Di Donato, Matteo Raponi, Domenico Pascucci, Eleonora Marziali, Massimo Fantoni, Rita Murri, Sara Vincenti, Carmen Nuzzo, Giuseppe Vetrugno, Andrea Cambieri, Patrizia Laurenti |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2024 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Frontiers in Public Health, Vol 12 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2296-2565 |
| DOI: |
10.3389/fpubh.2024.1421324 |
| Popis: |
This study assessed healthcare workers’ (HCWs) knowledge and adherence to hand hygiene principles in a large Italian university hospital, focusing on identifying knowledge gaps and evaluating training effectiveness. A specifically designed 17-item questionnaire, based on the World Health Organization (WHO) Hand Hygiene Knowledge Questionnaire, was used to measure theoretical knowledge, the role of training, and the impact of experience. The survey had an 8% participation rate (542 responses from a total of 6,749 HCWs), with higher responses among nurses and doctors. Results showed moderate knowledge of hand hygiene protocols, averaging 74%, but revealed gaps in comprehension, particularly in the correct use of hand rub and post-contact sanitation. Logistic regression analysis identified significant predictors of knowledge and adherence, with professional characteristics such as professional qualifications and length of service influencing outcomes (p |
| Databáze: |
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