HOSPITAL ACQUIRED INFECTIONS

Nosocomial infections may be defined as the infections which develop within hospital. There are different types of microorganisms which are involved along with other agents for the spread of these infections. Knowledge about the spread and prevention of these infections is the basic step for control. Hospital staff especially the doctors should be aware about the precautions to control the spread of there infections. Objectives: To assess the knowledge of doctors about hospital acquired infections and its prevention. Study designs: descriptive study Settings and period: In surgical unit of Allied Hospital Faisalabad from 15th June 2006 15th July 2006. Materials and methods: Study population was consisted on 71 doctors including Consultants, Medical Officers and House Officers. Data was collected with the help of questionnaires. Results: Results showed that majority of doctors were aware about nosocomial infections (N.I) but have weak knowledge about their routes of transmission and common types of N.I. Conclusions: The study revealed that doctors have sufficient knowledge regarding N.I and its prevention but certain weakness were observed.