Department of Health Services, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Research Article
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Health Care Providers Regarding Infection Control in Tertiary Care Hospital Peshawar Pakistan
Author(s): Amar Javed*, Muhammad Uzair, Muhammad Abdullah and Atiqa Ishtiaq
Background: Nosocomial infections are the major cause of high morbidity and mortality in developing countries like Pakistan. Standard precautions; Based on good self-care practices, adequate knowledge and positive attitude can decrease the consequences of nosocomial infections.
Objective: To know about the knowledge, attitudes and practices of health care providers regarding infection control in Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar.
Method: Descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted. Health care providers were included like Doctors, Nurses, Pathologists and Paramedics. Consecutive sampling technique was used. After taking informed consent, adopted questionnaires were filled from participants regarding knowledge, attitudes and practices about infection control.
Results: Out of total 88 health-care worke.. View More»