Assessment of Health Care Providers Practices Concerning Infection Control in Delivery Rooms in Maternity Hospitals in Kurdistan Region
Keywords:
Assessment, Infection control, Practices, Health care providersAbstract
Background:
During delivery both mother and baby particularly vulnerable to infection, care must be taken to observe aseptic technique when preparing sterile equipment. So standard precautions are necessary to reduce the risk of blood borne and other pathogens.
Aim of this study is to assess health care providers' practices concerning infection control in the selected delivery rooms.
Subjects and Methods:
A descriptive study was conducted in three delivery rooms, which were located in Maternity Teaching Hospital in Hawler, Suleimania, and Maternity Department /Azadi Teaching Hospital in Duhok during the period 1st of December / 2007 to 1st of November / 2008. A convenience sample of 103 Health Care Providers was included in the study; Data were collected by using questionnaire interview forms and observational checklists.
Results:
Health Care Providers practices in Duhok Azadi Hospital Maternity Unit were better than those of other two cities: concerning hand washing and clothing.
Conclusion:
There was inconsistency in Health Care Providers practices regarding infection control in the selected delivery rooms. Therefore, these practices have to be improved.
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