Journal of Infectious Diseases and Diagnosis

Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

Biography

Catherine is a professional Journalist. She graduated from Marquette University, and was writer/editor for both American Liberty Press, and Scott Foresman Publications, Inc. She founded the Orange County Playwrights Alliance and is current Founder and Artistic Director of Drama West Productions, that stages bi-monthly events showcasing new plays, films, and music at public venues for the City of Los Angeles.

Publications

• Research Article   
  Perceptions, Attitude and Knowledge of Five Moments of Hand Hygiene Practices among Healthcare Workers in Awka Anambra Nigeria
  Author(s): Malachy C Ugwu*, Onyinye Muoka, Ugochukwu M Okezie, Collins Chimezie, Dan John, Ezinne Ilo-Nnabuife, Catherine Stanley and Uchenna Ogwaluonye
  
  Background/Objectives: The practice of hand hygiene by healthcare workers is critical to preventing Healthcare-associated infections. This study was designed to assess the knowledge, attitude and hand hygiene practices among healthcare workers (HCWs) in Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Amaku, Awka, Nigeria. Methods: A pretested, structured, self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data on the participant’s demographics, their knowledge and attitude to hand hygiene practices. The data collected were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS-20) and presented as frequency and percentages response. Results: Of the 100 questionnaires distributed, 77 questionnaires were adequately filled and returned. HCWs agreed to hand washing before activities such as Palpa.. View more»
  

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