Infection Prevention Knowledge, Practice, and Its Associated Factors among Healthcare Providers in Eradah and Mental Health Complex Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Saud Jabr Almehmadi *

Eradah and Mental Health Complex, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Meshal Ghaze Alhazme

Eradah and Mental Health Complex, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Muneef Homoud Al Dajani

Ministry of Health in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Reem Mohammed Qattan

Eradah and Mental Health Complex, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Manal Fahd Al-Harbi

King Fahad Hospital, Saudi Arabia.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.


Abstract

Aim: This review aims to provide a clear understanding of the current state of infection prevention measures in this particular healthcare setting by synthesizing the available evidence. 

Study Design: It is a systematic review that includes some previous studies and literature that are discussing with an emphasis on the Eradah Mental Health Complex in Jeddah, this systematic review employs a rigorous research design to investigate healthcare personnel’ knowledge and practices related to infection prevention in mental health settings. A thorough examination of the topic is provided by the methodical synthesis of the body of available literature.

Results: The most important discoveries on the knowledge and practices of healthcare professionals in infection prevention in mental health settings are highlighted in this summary of the findings from the included research. The data are synthesized, combined and identifying patterns from several investigations. This summary not only identifies barriers to sustaining high compliance rates but also highlights elements that have a beneficial impact on infection prevention.

Discussion: The discussion also includes any gaps in the literature that were found throughout the process of the systematic review. A thorough summary of the state of infection prevention techniques in mental health settings is given by synthesizing the findings. The field’s recommendations for upcoming studies and interventions are influenced by this insightful information. The research enhances patient safety and the standard of care in mental health facilities, particularly the Eradah Mental Health Complex in Jeddah, by addressing these important components of infection prevention.

Keywords: Infection preventionl, mental health settings, eradah mental health complex, healthcare practices, evidence, based practices


How to Cite

Almehmadi , Saud Jabr, Meshal Ghaze Alhazme, Muneef Homoud Al Dajani, Reem Mohammed Qattan, and Manal Fahd Al-Harbi. 2023. “Infection Prevention Knowledge, Practice, and Its Associated Factors Among Healthcare Providers in Eradah and Mental Health Complex Jeddah, Saudi Arabia”. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International 35 (29):30-42. https://doi.org/10.9734/jpri/2023/v35i297455.

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