Knowledge, Attitude, and the Practice Gap in Nosocomial Infection Control Among Afghan Healthcare Workers in Herat Afghanistan: A Cross-Sectional Study
Cross-sectional study assessed knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding nosocomial infections among healthcare workers, suggesting improvements are necessary.
Key Points
The study found that 76.9% of healthcare workers had a high attitude level towards nosocomial infections.
Only 32.3% of participants exhibited high practice related to infection control, indicating a substantial gap.
Medical doctors and midwives showed the highest knowledge odds, with education level significantly affecting knowledge.
Findings highlight the need for targeted educational campaigns to enhance infection prevention practices in Afghanistan.