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The Level of Awareness Among Surgical Physicians Regarding Surgical Site Infections and the Risks Associated With

Ahmad S Maoudah1, Lujain Alshareef1, Raed M Babukur1

  • 1Department of Medicine and Surgery, College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, SAU.

Cureus
|January 26, 2024
PubMed

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Surgical site infections (SSIs) pose a global mortality risk. In Makkah, Saudi Arabia, most surgical physicians demonstrated only fair knowledge of SSIs, highlighting a critical need for enhanced training.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Science
  • Surgical Care
  • Infection Prevention

Background:

  • Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a major cause of global mortality.
  • Preventing SSIs is crucial for patient safety and high-quality treatment.
  • Assessing healthcare professionals' knowledge is key to improving infection control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the awareness and knowledge levels of surgical physicians regarding SSIs.
  • To identify risks associated with wound infections among surgical staff in Makkah City, Saudi Arabia.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted.
  • An online questionnaire was administered to surgical physicians and interns.
  • Data were collected from February 2023 to March 2023 in Makkah City.

Main Results:

  • 122 surgical physicians participated in the study.
  • A majority of participants (52.5%) were aged 20-30 years.
  • 55.7% of respondents exhibited fair knowledge of SSIs, with only 4.1% demonstrating good knowledge.

Conclusions:

  • A significant gap in knowledge regarding SSIs exists among surgical physicians in Makkah.
  • Hospitals should implement academic sessions focused on SSI prevention strategies.
  • Enhancing awareness and knowledge is essential for improving the quality of care and reducing SSI-related mortality.
Keywords:
awarenessinfectionknowledgemakkahphysicianssurgical site infections (ssi)

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