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Identifier 000454759
Title Γνώσεις και αντιλήψεις για την υγιεινή των χεριών του υγειονομικού προσωπικού του νομού Λασιθίου
Alternative Title Hand hygiene knowledge of healthcare workers in the perfecture of Lasithi
Author Παπαθανασάκη, Στυλιανή
Thesis advisor Ηλία, Σταυρούλα
Reviewer Μπριασούλης, Γεώργιος
Χατζηδάκη, Ελευθερία
Abstract Background: One of the biggest problems today and throughout time for the scientific community are infections related to the health care facilities, where health care providers should respond to the needs of patients, providing safe and quality care. Hand hygiene (ΗΗ) is one of the most important factors in patient safety, preventing infections, preventing the spread of multi-resistant organisms, and protecting patients from colonization. HH is a best clinical practice and is associated with cost benefits. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge and perceptions of the health care workers of the four Hospitals of the Prefecture of Lasithi, specifically the Hospitals of St. Nikolaos-Ierapetra-Sitia-Neapoli, regarding Hand Hygiene. Another issue that this study is called to shed light on is the impact of COVID-19 pandemic to HH attitude and compliance. Methods: This is a cross sectional study, using an anonymous questionnaire of the World Health Organization "Hand Hygiene Knowledge Questionnaire for Health CARE Workers". The study was conducted from October to December 2022. The population of the study included all the medical, nursing and auxiliary staff who consented to participate in the research. Results: The largest percentage of responses came from the nursing staff (nurses N=167, 59.6% and nursing students N=33, 11.8%). 81.1% of the respondents were women, and their mean age was 41.64±11.5 years. In all respondents, the correct answers to 25 questions were 58 % ± 14.9 and had a normal distribution. Doctors answered correctly at 62.47% (±14.5), nurses at 57.39% (±14.3), nursing students at 59.52% (±16.6) and all other specialties at 55.52% (±15.8). The percentages of correct answers differed significantly by health structure (p=0.007), with the highest percentages recorded in Sitia (60.57±14) and General Hospital of St.Nikolaos (58.03±15). The hospital departments that recorded the highest percentages of correct answers were pediatrics and ICU. The percentage of correct answers showed a small negative correlation with the age of the respondents (Spearman rho =-0.136, CI 95% -0.254 - -0.014, p=0.025), but not with years of experience. The respondents, regarding the actions of the hospital in which they work and that involved the management's support to promote the implementation of HC, the availability of alcohol antiseptics, posters, and accessible clear and simple instructions, stated that they are effective to very effective in a percentage >75%. Only 7.5% of the respondents stated that they apply rarely or never or only after HH before and after contact with the patient. Conclusion: The overall result on employee knowledge appeared to be moderate and needs strengthening. Findings show that knowledge is moderate, although health care workers attitudes and behaviors are positive. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic seemed to play a significant role in enhancing knowledge and compliance in Hand Hygiene. The promotion of educational programs is deemed necessary.
Language Greek
Subject Health care associated infections
Λοιμώξεις σχετιζόμενες με τους χώρους παροχήε υγείας
Issue date 2023-04-05
Collection   School/Department--School of Medicine--Department of Medicine--Post-graduate theses
  Type of Work--Post-graduate theses
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