Knowledge, Awareness, and Attitude Regarding Infection Prevention and Control among Medical Students in Al-Taif University
Journal Title: The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 71, Issue 7
Abstract
<span>Background: </span><span>Infection prevention and control is required to prevent the transmission of communicable diseases in all health care settings. The risk of acquiring a healthcare associated infection is related to the mode of transmission of the infectious agent. As a result we wanted to assess the awareness level of infection control among medical students. </span><span>Objective: </span><span>In this research we aim to identify the extent of knowledge, awareness, and attitude regarding infection prevention and control among medical students in Taif University. </span><span>Methods: </span><span>The researchers used the descriptive method for its relevance to the current research. The research population included 250 medical students in Al Taif University. The researcher designed questionnaire as a data collection method to serve the purpose of this research, and the descriptive approach was used for its relevance to the current research. </span><span>Conclusion: </span><span>Most students were almost completely aware of the risk of infection transmission through the hospital, and about all the precautions needed to prevent and control the infection within the hospital. Also, the students were aware about the different kind of infectious disease.<br /> </span>
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Eman Helal
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