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      Factors influencing compliance to the infection control precautions among nurses and physicians in Jordan: A cross-sectional study

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          Abstract

          Background:

          Adherence to infection control precautions (ICP) is important to reduce the transmission of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).

          Aims:

          To determine nurses and physician’s knowledge, attitude and compliance to ICPs and factors associated with reported compliance.

          Methods:

          A cross-sectional survey of nurses and physicians recruited from three hospitals at three different healthcare sectors in Jordan. Three instruments were used to assess knowledge, attitudes and compliance to ICPs.

          Findings:

          A total of 211 professionals completed the survey: 155 nurses and 56 physicians. Both groups had low knowledge scores for ICP but a high positive attitude. Although both groups had high reported compliance scores, nurses scores were higher ( P = 0.04). Participants from the private hospital had higher knowledge and compliance scores. Length of experience, knowledge and attitude were significant predictors of reported compliance to ICPs.

          Discussion:

          Despite poor knowledge, Jordanian healthcare professionals reported high scores for positive attitudes and compliance with IPCs. Clinical training programmes are required to enhance knowledge and understanding of IPCs.

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          Journal
          J Infect Prev
          J Infect Prev
          BJI
          spbji
          Journal of Infection Prevention
          SAGE Publications (Sage UK: London, England )
          1757-1774
          1757-1782
          1 February 2017
          July 2017
          : 18
          : 4
          : 182-188
          Affiliations
          [1 ]Faculty of Nursing, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
          [2 ]Faculty of Nursing, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
          Author notes
          [*]Mahmoud Al-Kalaldeh, Faculty of Nursing, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, P.O. Box 694-11592, Jordan. Email: kalaldeh82@ 123456yahoo.com
          Article
          PMC5496691 PMC5496691 5496691 10.1177_1757177417693676
          10.1177/1757177417693676
          5496691
          28989525
          49461549-4209-4e4f-bf39-5af5384ca506
          © The Author(s) 2017
          History
          : 22 April 2016
          : 8 January 2017
          Categories
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          attitude,compliance,infection control precautions,knowledge

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