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Compliance with Infection Prevention and Control Practices Among Allied Health Sciences Students in Jordan:
Alaa Oteir1, Khader Almhdawi2, Mohammad Al-Wardat2
1Department of Allied Medical Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 3030, Irbid, 22110, Jordan. aooteir@just.edu.jo.
Abstract:
This study assessed infection prevention and control (IPC) compliance among allied health students during clinical practices and explored its association with knowledge, attitude and educational factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted among allied health students using a self-administered questionnaire on IPC knowledge, attitudes, and practices. Multivariable logistic regression identified predictors of compliance. Among 635 participants (mean age of 21.3 (± 1.5) years; 79.5% females), 59.1% were classified as IPC compliant. Higher compliance was independently associated with greater knowledge (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 1.16, 95% CI: 1.09-1.23; p < 0.001), more positive attitudes (aOR = 1.04, 95% CI: 1.01-1.07; p = 0.004), prior infection-prevention training (aOR = 1.64, 95% CI: 1.16-2.31; p = 0.005), and more seniority (aOR = 1.43, 95% CI: 1.01-2.02; p = 0.045). IPC compliance among allied health students was suboptimal. Integrating recurring, practical IPC training into allied health curricula may enhance compliance and strengthen infection control in clinical education.
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