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1Gyeongkuk National University, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea.
Introduction:
This study aimed to investigate the factors influencing infection control performance among healthcare workers in long-term care facilities using self-administered questionnaires.
Methods:
This cross-sectional study included a total of 180 healthcare workers selected from 2 representative medium-to-large long-term care facilities in the Gwangju and Jeonnam regions of the Republic of Korea. Individuals with less than 3 months of work experience were excluded.
Results:
Statistical analyses showed significant differences in organizational culture for infection control based on educational level (F = 7.414, P < .001), and in the infection prevention environment based on both occupation (F = 3.217, P = .042) and educational level (F = 2.739, P = .045). Multiple regression analysis revealed that perception of standard infection control guidelines (β = .223, P = .001) and organizational culture (β = .479, P < .001) were significant predictors of infection control performance.
Conclusion:
These findings suggest that strengthening institutional infection prevention systems and fostering a culture of infection safety can improve occupational health outcomes and reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections in long-term care settings.
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