Knowledge of nosocomial infection control practices among radiographers in Jordan |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Allied Medical Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan;2. Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan;1. Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden;2. Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden;1. University Dental Hospital, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Cardiff, CF14 4XY, UK;2. Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board, Swansea and Cwm Taf University Health Board, Llantrisant, UK;3. School of Dentistry, Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF14 4XY, UK;1. Institute of Medical Imaging & Visualisation (IMIV), Department of Medical Science & Public Health, Faculty of Health & Social Sciences, Bournemouth University, UK;2. Department of Psychology, University of Ghana, Ghana;3. Department of Medical Diagnostic Imaging, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates;4. Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA;5. Department of Allied Health Professions, Midwifery and Social Work, School of Health and Social Work, University of Hertfordshire, UK;6. Department of Radiography, School of Biomedical & Allied Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Ghana;7. Department of Imaging Technology & Sonography, University of Cape Coast, Ghana;8. Radiotherapy Department, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, UK;9. Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT, Australia;1. Department of Medical Imaging, Corfu General Hospital, Greece;2. University Hospitals Morecambe NHS Trust, UK;3. Radiology Department, Homerton University Hospital, UK;4. School of Allied and Public Health Professions Canterbury Christ Church University, UK;5. NHS Nightingale Hospital London, UK;6. Department of Radiography, School of Health Sciences, City, University of London, Northampton Square, London EC1V 0HB, UK;7. King''s College, London, UK;1. Women Medical Officer, BHU, Rangeel Pur Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan;2. Women Medical Officer, BHU, HEIR Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan;3. Women Medical Officer, RHD, Badduke Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan;4. Postgraduate resident obstetrics and gynecology (FCPS) at King Edward Medical University Lahore Punjab, Pakistan;5. Department of Plant Protection Faculty of agricultural sciences, Ghazi University Dera Ghazi Khan Punjab, Pakistan;6. Lady Willington Hospital King Edward Medical University Lahore Punjab, Pakistan;7. Chest Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt;8. Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;9. Civil hospital Sakhi Sarwr Dera Ghazi Khan Punjab, Pakistan;10. Rural health Centre Miana Gondal District Mandi Bahauddin Punjab, Pakistan;11. DHQ Hospital Mandi Baha.ud.Din Punjab, Pakistan;12. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Washington DC, USA;13. Senior Registrar, DHQ Teaching Hospital Sargodha Punjab, Pakistan;14. Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan Medical & Dental Colleg Lahore Punjab, Pakistan;15. King Edward Medical University Lahore Punjab, Pakistan |
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| Abstract: | IntroductionNosocomial infections add health-related and financial burdens on health systems. This study aims to evaluate the radiographers' knowledge of nosocomial infection control practices in Jordan.MethodsA cross-sectional questionnaire-based assessment was conducted. The main domains of the knowledge based test were the nature of nosocomial infections, standard precautions, and infection control practices specific to the radiology department. Comparison of knowledge among radiographers was assessed using the Student t-test and ANOVA. Multiple linear regression was used to find predictors of the knowledge score.ResultsThe final analysis included 100 radiographers from educational, private, and public hospitals. Mean knowledge score was 66.2% (SD: 20.3%, range: 25.0–100%). Questions with the lowest correctly scored were about the main source of infections (17%), recapping used needles (27%), gloves use (27%), the necessity of using overshoes (26%) and a cap (26%) when there is a risk of biological fluid splashes, the necessity of using sterile gloves (7%) and protective masks (5%) during all invasive procedures, the manoeuvrability around a sterile field (54%), and the safety of passing the imaging plate to the scrub nurse in order to place it under the radiographer's direction (37%). Predictors of knowledge score were the academic degree and training status (R2 = 0.21, P < 0.001).ConclusionKnowledge of infection control practices among Jordanian radiographers was moderate. Future training should focus on handling used needles, the use of protective barriers, and the manoeuvrability around sterile fields. Improved academic curriculum and on-site training could enhance knowledge in infection control practices. |
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| Keywords: | Radiographers Knowledge Nosocomial infection Standard precautions Infection control |
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