Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Agulu Campus, Nigeria
Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria 2Department of Applied Microbiology, Ebonyi State University, Nigeria Biotechnology Centre, Federal University of Agriculture, Nigeria
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»