An evaluation of knowledge and awareness of disinfection and sterilization among health care workers.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
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1995 Mar; 26(1): 51-6
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in English
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| ID: sea-32653
ABSTRACT
Awareness of the disinfection and sterilization policy among hospital staff and their knowledge in basic principles and methods of disinfection and sterilization were studied before and after intervention using a self-administered questionnaire. Survey results showed that awareness (56.2%) before intervention was unsatisfactory. The nurses were more aware of the policy than other groups of medical personnel. Those unaware of the policy perform duties from memory or verbal instructions. A significant increase in awareness to 73.3% was observed after intervention (p < 0.05). Knowledge on methods of decontamination, disinfection and sterilization of equipment varies widely from 28.8% to 90.1%. 23.1% were unaware of the temperature used for sterilization while 72.4% did not know how containers of disinfectant should be refill. Only 14.7% knew the recommended method for washing containers. With education improvement was observed. The average knowledge improved from 44.4% to 57.3%. Our results indicated that continuous in-service education is needed to improve, supplement and update knowledge in this field after basic training. In addition orientation programs for new staff should also be aimed at creating awareness and providing information on guidelines and policies related to their duties.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Humans
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Sterilization
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Disinfection
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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
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Health Personnel
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Health Policy
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Inservice Training
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Malaysia
Type of study:
Evaluation studies
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Qualitative research
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
Year:
1995
Type:
Article
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