| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2640191 | American Journal of Infection Control | 2009 | 4 Pages |
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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Authors
Allison E. Aiello, Maricar Malinis, Jennifer K. Knapp, Lona Mody,