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Nguyen QuocAnh
Vietnam
Research Article
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices regarding Standard and Isolation Precautions among Vietnamese Health Care Workers: a Multicenter Cross-Sectional Survey
Author(s): Truong Anh Thu, Nguyen QuocAnh, Ngo QuyChau and Nguyen Viet HungTruong Anh Thu, Nguyen QuocAnh, Ngo QuyChau and Nguyen Viet Hung
Introduction: Standard and isolation precautions may prevent healthcare-associated infections, which have been associated with poor clinical outcomes, increased medical costs and depletion of available infection prevention and control resources. Few published articles have included data about knowledge of attitude, toward the practices of infection control and prevention in developing countries.
Objectives: To determine the knowledge, attitude and practices regarding the standard and isolation precautions among healthcare workers in 36 hospitals across Vietnam.
Study design: Cross-sectional survey Methods: During 2008 to 2009, a total of 629 healthcare workers were randomly selected and interviewed using a standardized questionnaire.
Results: The percentage score for knowledge of and atti.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2165-8048.1000115