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Name | A survey among Medical Staff about the Knowledge and Perception of Methicillin –resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Khartoum State 2012 |
Description | Research article:- *S. I. Kheder *Ph.D Pharmacology , National college of Medical & Techenical sciencies– Pharmacy program, Khartoum – Sudan, 3783 Khartoum.
Abstract:-Background: To tackle methicillin-resistant Staphylocccus aureus (MRSA) we have first understand how much hospital staffs know about MRSA. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and perceived practice of medical staff in Khartoum State hospitals regarding MRSA. Method: This is descriptive situational cross-sectional analysis. A convenience sample was recruited from six governmental and five private hospitals in Khartoum state. Face to face interviews, using structured questionnaire, were carried out with staff working in medical and surgical wards in the selected hospitals, over a three month period from January - March 2012. Results: There were 300 responses from different departments, with variable specialties and experience. Knowledge of many aspects of MRSA and it is preventive management and treatment was deficient. 58.7% of medical health care workers get their MRSA information from textbooks. Majority of respondents (90%) felt that they required additional information about MRSA. Conclusion: The survey confirmed that assumptions should not be made about adequate knowledge and expertise of the staff in relation to MRSA. Appropriate interventions, policies and education programs were needed to fill the gaps in knowledge of healthcare staff about MRSA.
Keywords:- MRSA, survey, knowledge, education, infection control, Sudanese, hospitals. |
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