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  • Healthcare Management
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Infection prevention and control (IPC) programs are crucial for patient safety and healthcare quality.
  • Evolving healthcare landscapes in the Middle East and North African (MENA) region necessitate an understanding of current IPC practices.
  • Variations in economic and infrastructural resources across MENA countries likely impact IPC program development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize the demographic and professional profiles of IPC personnel in MENA countries.
  • To assess the organizational structure and characteristics of IPC programs across the MENA region.
  • To identify and analyze key differences in IPC programs and personnel between Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and non-GCC countries.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional online survey was administered in 2019 to members of the Arab Countries Infection Control Network (AcicN).
  • The survey collected data on participant demographics, professional qualifications, and IPC program elements.
  • Data analysis focused on comparing characteristics between IPC programs in GCC and non-GCC member states.

Main Results:

  • The study included 269 participants, predominantly female nurses, with 32.2% holding Certification Board of Infection Control (CBIC) certification.
  • Most facilities reported having at least one IPC professional per 100 beds, supported IPC programs, formal committees, and established IPC plans.
  • GCC countries exhibited significantly higher rates of CBIC certification, training in cleaning/sterilization, supported programs, formal committees, IPC plans, and IPC personnel per 100 beds compared to non-GCC countries.

Conclusions:

  • IPC programs in MENA countries are generally satisfactory, though staffing levels present room for improvement.
  • Significant disparities exist in IPC program maturity and resource allocation between GCC and non-GCC countries.
  • Addressing resource variability is essential for advancing IPC efforts uniformly across the MENA region.