Affiliation:
1. Adıyaman İl Sağlık Müdürlüğü
2. Yeşilyurt Hasan Çalık Devlet Hastanesi
Abstract
Aim: In this study, it is aimed to evaluate the beliefs and practices of Family Physicians on hand hygiene. Materials and Methods: In this descriptive study, an online questionnaire was applied to family physicians. The Hand Hygiene Belief Scale (HHBS) and the Hand Hygiene Practices Inventory (HHPI) were used. Results: It was observed that both the HHBS and HHPI scale scores of women were significantly higher than the scores of men (p<0.001). It was observed that the HHBS score and gender predicted the HHPI score. It was seen that HHPI score and gender predicted the HHBS score. Conclusion: It is seen that there is a positive relationship between hand hygiene belief and practice. Reminders that will increase the awareness of physicians about hand hygiene through education will help to change their beliefs for the better.
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