The influence of knowledge, perceptions, and beliefs, on hand hygiene practices in nursing homes - 12/08/11
, Maricar Malinis, MD b, Jennifer K. Knapp, MPH a, Lona Mody, MD b, c
Address correspondence to Allison E. Aiello, PhD, MS, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, Department of Epidemiology, Center for Social Epidemiology and Population Health, University of Michigan-School of Public Health, 3659 SPH Tower, 109 Observatory, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2029, or Lona Mody, MD, 11-G GRECC, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, 2215 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.Abstract |
There are few studies that have assessed factors influencing infection control practices among health care workers (HCW) in nursing homes. We conducted a cross-sectional survey of HCWs (N = 392) in 4 nursing homes to assess whether knowledge, beliefs, and perceptions influence reported hand hygiene habits. Positive perceptions and beliefs regarding effectiveness of infection control in nursing homes were associated with reported appropriate glove use and fingernail characteristics, respectively, among HCWs. Further research on hand hygiene interventions, including targeted educational in-services should be conducted in the nursing home setting.
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| Supported by the University of Michigan-Medical School, Institute of Gerontology, Pepper Center Research Career Development Core (to A.E.A.), and by a National Institutes of Health NIA K23 AG028943, ASP/AGS T Franklin Williams Research Scholarship (to C.L.M.). |
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| Conflicts of interest: The authors report no conflicts of interest. |
Vol 37 - N° 2
P. 164-167 - mars 2009 Retour au numéro
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