Infection Control Practices in the Emergency Departments of the Holy Sites Hospitals in Makkah

Fahad Mastor Althobaiti, Alhan Ali Barbaiq, Rasheed Deefalah Althobaiti, Ghazyah Saeed Aldajani, Nariman Zamil Al Dhaferi,; Sultan Ayed Khatem Althobaiti, Adnan Salem Saeedalghamdi, Muhamad Saed Hamdan Almaliky, Essa Safar S Algamdi, Mohsen Mutlaq Saad Alqurashi

doi:10.70082/esiculture.vi.2510

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.70082/esiculture.vi.2510

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Vol. 8.1, S3 2024

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Fahad Mastor Althobaiti, Alhan Ali Barbaiq, Rasheed Deefalah Althobaiti, Ghazyah Saeed Aldajani, Nariman Zamil Al Dhaferi,

Sultan Ayed Khatem Althobaiti, Adnan Salem Saeedalghamdi, Muhamad Saed Hamdan Almaliky, Essa Safar S Algamdi, Mohsen Mutlaq Saad Alqurashi

Abstract

Background: Infection prevention and control (IPC) is critical in emergency departments (EDs) to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Understanding the knowledge and practices of healthcare professionals in this setting is vital for improving IPC compliance.
Aim: To assess the knowledge and practices of IPC among healthcare professionals in EDs in hospitals in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, and evaluate the association between sociodemographic characteristics and IPC practices.
Patients and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 217 healthcare professionals using a self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire assessed sociodemographic data, IPC knowledge, and experience with IPC practices. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and associations were tested using multivariate analysis.
Results: The sample was predominantly female (82.5%) and Saudi nationals (78.8%), with 54.4% aged 20-30 years. IPC knowledge was high, with 79.3% reporting IPC training programs. However, only 55.4% strongly agreed on adequate laboratory turnaround times. Multivariate analysis showed that age (OR: 1.30, p = 0.020), education (OR: 1.45, p = 0.020), and work experience (OR: 1.55, p = 0.010) were significant predictors of agreement with IPC policies.
Conclusion: Healthcare professionals in EDs demonstrated strong IPC knowledge, though gaps remain in laboratory processing times. Higher education and experience were associated with better IPC compliance. Continuous education and infrastructure improvements are recommended to enhance IPC practices.

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Fahad Mastor Althobaiti, Alhan Ali Barbaiq, Rasheed Deefalah Althobaiti, Ghazyah Saeed Aldajani, Nariman Zamil Al Dhaferi, & Sultan Ayed Khatem Althobaiti, Adnan Salem Saeedalghamdi, Muhamad Saed Hamdan Almaliky, Essa Safar S Algamdi, Mohsen Mutlaq Saad Alqurashi. (2024). Infection Control Practices in the Emergency Departments of the Holy Sites Hospitals in Makkah . EVOLUTIONARY STUDIES IN IMAGINATIVE CULTURE, 11–23. https://doi.org/10.70082/esiculture.vi.2510