Several items on knowledge of and attitudes towards HH were also associated with self-reported CwHH. Female nurses compared to male nurses and non-Arab compared to Arab nationalities were more likely to report CwHH in multivariable analysis.

CwHH was (25.0%) by direct observation while self-reported compliance was (69.5%) each varied significantly ( p < 0.001) between different hospitals. air circulation in hospital is the main route of infection) about HH were found among the nurses. Of all participants, 524 (68.5%) were able to list “My Five Moments for Hand Hygiene” fully and appropriately. Of 829 nurses approached, 765 (92.2%) responded and participated. Data on knowledge of, attitudes towards, and self-reported CwHH were collected through a self-administered questionnaire that was developed based on WHO’s questionnaire, while the data on actual compliance were objectively collected through direct observation of nurses during routine care by two independent observers using WHO’s observation form. MethodsĪ cross-sectional study was conducted on nursing staff in all six secondary care hospitals in Kuwait.

This study aimed to assess the knowledge of, attitudes towards, and CwHH among nursing staff in secondary care hospitals in Kuwait.

Hand hygiene (HH) among healthcare workers, especially nurses, is the main preventive measure to control healthcare associated infections but compliance with hand hygiene (CwHH) remains low in various settings including Kuwait.

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