@article{ajidm2021945,
author={{Almedaini, Amal and Bujayr, Anfal Al and Alanazi, Khalid H.},
title={Knowledge Attitude and Practice among Central Sterile Supply Department Staff in Saudi MOH Hospitals},
journal={American Journal of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology},
volume={9},
number={4},
pages={136--141},
year={2021},
url={http://pubs.sciepub.com/ajidm/9/4/5},
issn={2328-4064},
abstract={<b>OBJECTIVES</b><b>:</b> To investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding sterilization among CSSD staff working in Saudi MOH hospitals.<b> </b><b>STUDY DESIGN:</b> cross-sectional study.<b> </b><b>METHODOLOGY:</b> This study carried over 5 months (Dec 2020 - Apr 2021) targeted 371 CSSD working staff who are directly involved in reprocessing surgical instruments and medical equipment in the Saudi MOH Hospitals in all regions. Data collected by self-administered questionnaire consisting of personal information, work characteristics and the Knowledge Attitude and practice scale (KAP). <b>RESULTS:</b> MOST CSSD staff, either Specialized in CSSD or not, have sufficient knowledge regarding sterilization techniques. A positive correlation exists between knowledge-attitude, knowledge-practice and attitude-practice. It has been found some significate correlations between two of the study variables and the knowledge, attitude, and practice of the study population. As expected there was a relationship between Specialty in sterilization and knowledge, but surprisingly, there was no relationship with practice and attitude. Also, there was a relationship between practice, attitude, and years of experience, But no relationship with knowledge.<b> </b><b>CONCLUSION:</b><b> </b>CSSD staff in Saudi MOH hospitals show very good knowledge and are having a high positive attitude towards the use of sterilization techniques, and are efficiently practicing the sterilization techniques.},
doi={10.12691/ajidm-9-4-5}
publisher={Science and Education Publishing}
}