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Hand hygiene practices among Jordanian nurses in Amman
Ahmad M Saleh1, Saud M Alrawaili2, Walid Kamal Abdelbasset2,3
1Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
African Health Sciences
|March 13, 2023
Summary
This study evaluated hand hygiene practices among Jordanian nurses, finding that most nurses demonstrated good hand hygiene. Targeted interventions are recommended to improve compliance, especially for male nurses and those in specific departments.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare quality
- Infection control
- Nursing practice
Background:
- Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) pose a significant risk in healthcare settings.
- Effective hand hygiene is crucial for preventing the spread of HAIs.
- Adherence to hand hygiene guidelines among healthcare professionals remains a challenge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the current hand hygiene practices of nurses in Jordanian hospitals.
- To identify factors influencing hand hygiene compliance among nursing staff.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted using the standardized World Health Organization (WHO) questionnaire.
- Data were collected from Jordanian nurses across two hospitals in Amman.
- A total of 226 participants were enrolled, with a response rate of 76%.
Main Results:
- 65.5% of participating nurses exhibited good hand hygiene practices.
- 11% of nurses demonstrated poor hand hygiene.
- Female nurses showed significantly higher rates of good hand hygiene compared to male nurses.
Conclusions:
- While a majority of nurses practice good hand hygiene, targeted interventions are necessary to improve overall compliance.
- Male nurses and those in internal medicine and pediatrics departments require specific educational programs.
- Enhanced visibility of educational materials on hand hygiene importance is recommended across all departments.
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