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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Standard Infection Control Precautions Among Laboratory Specialists, Dentists, Nurses, and Echocardiography Technologists in a Saudi Tertiary Hospital

Author(s) Maha A. AlGhuraibi, Majidah A. Aleisawi, Abrar K. Babgi, Nada S. Alshehri, Budur A. Almuqaybil, Norah A. Alghazi, Soaad H. Alenizi, Sharog khaziem Alenezi
Country Saudi Arabia
Abstract Background: Standard infection control precautions are essential to prevent healthcare-associated infections, yet gaps between policy and daily practice remain. Multidisciplinary evidence from laboratory specialists, dentists, nurses, and echocardiography technologists in Saudi tertiary hospitals is limited.
Objective: To assess knowledge, attitudes, and self-reported practices (KAP) regarding standard infection control precautions among four professional groups in a Saudi tertiary hospital, and to identify factors associated with good practice.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted from January to June 2025 in a tertiary hospital in Saudi Arabia. A structured, self-administered questionnaire measured sociodemographic characteristics, knowledge of standard precautions, attitudes towards infection control, self-reported practices, and perceived barriers. Laboratory specialists, dentists, nurses, and echocardiography technologists with at least three months of employment and direct patient or specimen contact were eligible. KAP scores were summarised and compared across professions. Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with good practice (practice score ≥75%).
Results: Of 440 eligible staff, 420 completed the questionnaire (response rate 95.5%): 140 nurses, 110 laboratory specialists, 90 dentists, and 80 echocardiography technologists. The mean knowledge score was 72.3% (SD 11.9); 42.1% had good knowledge (≥75%). The mean attitude score was 4.1 (SD 0.5) on a 5-point scale, indicating generally positive attitudes. The mean practice score was 69.2% (SD 13.7), and 38.6% achieved good practice. Knowledge, attitude, and practice scores differed significantly between professions, with echocardiography technologists showing the lowest mean values. Knowledge and practice were moderately correlated (r = 0.41, p < 0.001). In multivariable analysis, good knowledge, more positive attitudes, and recent infection control training were independently associated with good practice, while echocardiography technologists had lower odds of good practice compared with nurses.
Conclusion: In this Saudi tertiary hospital, laboratory specialists, dentists, nurses, and echocardiography technologists showed moderate knowledge, positive attitudes, but only fair self-reported adherence to standard infection control precautions, with notable gaps among echocardiography technologists. Targeted, profession-specific training, together with system-level support and a stronger safety culture, is needed to improve compliance and support infection prevention efforts.
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 14, Issue 3, July-September 2023
Published On 2023-08-05
DOI https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17896984
Short DOI https://doi.org/hbfbj4
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