Infections that are connected with medical care pose a threat to public health on a worldwide scale and are linked to high rates of death and disease. Infection Prevention and Control, also known as IPC, is a field that is undervalued in Bangladesh's medical facilities. The aim of this study was to measure the knowledge, attitude, and practice of infection prevention and control among healthcare staff in primary and secondary care hospitals in several rural areas of Bangladesh. This was a cross-sectional study. This study followed the quantitative methods with close ended questionnaire. From August 6 to September 25, 2022, 1039 people were interviewed by face-to-face approach. All data were analyzed using the SPSS 16.0 version. A frequency analysis and Chi-square test were used. Overall, respondents had good knowledge and a positive response. But their practice level is not so good. 38.2% of respondents did not wash their hands before examining patients, and 42.5% did not use a face mask during patient care. Some associated factors, including older age, working experience, working shifts, and taking training, were associated with good knowledge on infection prevention and control. People who were working the day shift (<0.001), 31–40, and more than 40 years old (<0.001), and who had taken training (<0.001), had overall good knowledge on infection prevention and control.58.6%, 58.3% and 50.6% respondents thought some obstacles respectively including lack of training, inadequate hand washing facility, lack of guideline at primary healthcare. The government and some stakeholders should initiate some necessary steps. Educational institutions should arrange campaigns and seminars about it.
Keywords: Infection prevention and control, Healthcare, Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Bangladesh
30-Jun-2023
