[HTML][HTML] A qualitative study exploring hand hygiene practices in a neonatal unit in Blantyre, Malawi: implications for controlling healthcare-associated infections

H Mangochi, R Tolhurst, V Simpson… - Wellcome Open …, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: Neonatal sepsis causes morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa.
Antimicrobial resistance exacerbates outcomes. Poor Infection Prevention and Control …

Developing an infection prevention and control intervention to reduce hospital-acquired infections in Cambodia and Lao People's Democratic Republic: the HAI-PC …

S Oy, CH Saing, M Ung, M Zahari, I Nouhak… - Frontiers in Public …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Background Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are significant public health issues,
especially in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). Hand hygiene and low-level …

Is there a relationship between nurses' hand hygiene beliefs, practices and ethical sensitivity?

P Sahiner - Applied Nursing Research, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Hand hygiene is the most important way to prevent health care-associated
infections. It is important for all nurses that come in physical contact with patients the most to …

'We do not wash hands': Barriers to the maintenance of five moments of hand hygiene among learner nurses at a university in Limpopo province, South Africa

TE Mutshatshi, MM Rasweswe - Journal of Water, Sanitation and …, 2023 - iwaponline.com
The provision of quality patient care involves adequate infection control measures in
healthcare institutions which is achievable through the maintenance of five moments of hand …

Hand hygiene practice compliance among healthcare workers in a tertiary healthcare hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal

S Duwal, L Budhathoki, M Dhaubanjar… - PLOS Global Public …, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Hand hygiene is a critical practice to prevent healthcare associated infections (HCAIs).
However, compliance to it among healthcare workers is very low. The study aims to assess …

Handwashing Practices among New Mothers and their Guardians: A Mixed-Methods Observational Study in Healthcare Facilities and Households in Rural Malawi

K Luwe, K Chidziwisano, K Davies, T Morse… - medRxiv, 2024 - medrxiv.org
Background: Patient guardians perform hygiene-related roles during postnatal care but are
often overlooked in hygiene Interventions. This study examined perceived facilitators and …

[PDF][PDF] Review on hospital healthcare-associated infections in Africa: Cross-sectional analyses, hygiene perspectives, risk factors and prevention strategies

TM Abdoul-Latif, T Ainane… - Journal of Advanced …, 2024 - researchgate.net
This comprehensive review explores in depth the various aspects of hospital hygiene in
Africa, focusing particularly on nosocomial infections, hospital environment, hand hygiene …

Kepatuhan Hand Hygiene Petugas Kesehatan Rumah Sakit di Negara Berpendapatan Rendah dan Menengah: A Systematic Review

DW Astari, Y Windusari, H Idris… - Health Information …, 2023 - myjurnal.poltekkes-kdi.ac.id
Background: Nosocomial infections (HAIs) pose a serious threat to global healthcare
services, especially in low-and middle-income countries, due to inadequate adherence to …

A qualitative study exploring health workers and patient caregivers' hand hygiene practices in a neonatal unit in Blantyre, Malawi, implications for controlling outbreaks …

H Mangochi, R Tolhurst, V Simpson… - Wellcome Open …, 2022 - archive.lstmed.ac.uk
Background: Neonatal sepsis is responsible for a considerable burden of morbidity and
mortality in sub-Saharan African countries. Outcomes from neonatal sepsis are worsening …

Use of Patient Empowerment Initiative in Promotion of Hand Hygiene among Healthcare Providers

HA Ojwang, S Odongo - Advance Research Journal of Medical and …, 2023 - arjmcs.info
Health care associated infections constitute a serious threat in terms of morbidity and
mortality. Globally, 2.5 million people, mostly children die annually in developing countries …