An exploratory qualitative study of caregivers' knowledge, perceptions and practices related to hospital hygiene in rural Niger

An exploratory qualitative study of caregivers' knowledge, perceptions and practices related to hospital hygiene in rural Niger

S U M M A R Y: Background: The risk of healthcare-associated infections is exacerbated by poor hygiene practices in health care facilities and can contribute to increased patient morbidity and mortality. In low-income settings, caregivers play a key role in maintaining proper hygiene during inpatie...

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Main Authors: Caroline Marquer, Ousmane Guindo, Issa Mahamadou, Elodie Job, Susan M. Rattigan, Céline Langendorf, Rebecca F. Grais, Sheila Isanaka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-09-01
Series:Infection Prevention in Practice
Subjects:
Caregiver knowledge
Hospital
Hygiene
Niger
Severe acute malnutrition
Qualitative
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590088921000494

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