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Knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding contact precautions among Iranian physicians
Mehrdad Askarian1, Ramin Shiraly, Kiarash Aramesh
1Department of Community Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran. askariam@sums.ac.ir
Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
|July 29, 2006
Summary
Iranian physicians showed good knowledge and attitudes towards contact isolation precautions, but their practices were poor. Strong associations exist between knowledge, attitude, and practice, yet compliance remains suboptimal.
Area of Science:
- Infection Control
- Healthcare Practices
- Medical Education
Background:
- Contact isolation precautions are crucial for preventing healthcare-associated infections.
- Assessing physician adherence to these precautions is vital for patient safety.
- Understanding knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) informs targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Iranian physicians concerning contact isolation precautions.
- To identify factors influencing adherence to infection control measures.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 155 physicians (clinicians and residents) in teaching hospitals in Shiraz, Iran.
- Data collection occurred between May and November 2002.
- Knowledge, attitude, and practice scores were assessed.
Main Results:
- Physicians demonstrated acceptable mean scores for knowledge (71% maximum) and attitude (65% maximum).
- However, practice scores were low, with only 26% achieving maximum scores.
- Significant positive associations were found between knowledge, attitude, and practice (all P<.001).
Conclusions:
- Despite strong interrelationships between knowledge, attitude, and practice, physician compliance with contact isolation precautions is insufficient.
- Interventions should focus on improving practical application of these essential infection control measures.
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