Infection prevention and control practices among dental healthcare professionals in Somaliland: a multicity cross-sectional study. Download PDF Abstract Background Dental healthcare personnel are exposed to blood, saliva, sharp instruments, and procedure-generated aerosols. Evidence on infection prevention and control (IPC) practices in Somaliland dental services is limited.
This study assessed IPC practices and examined factors associated with the IPC practice score among dental healthcare professionals. Methods A facility-based cross-sectional survey included 180 dental healthcare professionals from accessible public and private dental facilities in four Somaliland study areas. A structured self-administered questionnaire measured professional characteristics, IPC systems, vaccination, knowledge, attitudes, reported practices, occupational exposure, and barriers.
Five knowledge items produced a score of 0โ5. Seven frequency-based practice items were scored from 0 to 4 and summed to a score of 0โ28; scores of at least 75% were classified as good practice. Univariable and multivariable linear regression with solid standard errors estimated associations with the continuous practice score.
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