Background Healthcare‐linked infections represent a paramount global public health concern. Healthcare professionals are at the forefront of preventing hospital‐acquired infections (HAIs) for both their own well‐being and that of their patients. This study explored the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of healthcare personnel concerning infection control, along with related factors, across several Lebanese hospitals. Methods A hospital‐based cross‐sectional study involving 300 participants who completed a questionnaire was conducted, employing a nonrandom sampling method to select the healthcare professionals. Multivariate logistic regressions were calculated to identify factors associated with infection prevention KAP; variables exhibiting a p ‐value below 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results The findings indicated that healthcare workers (HCWs) possessed substantial knowledge regarding HAI prevention, particularly concerning standard precautions, hand hygiene, and personal protective equipment (PPE), with high percentages of awareness (98.3%, 99%, and 89.3%, respectively). Although attitudes toward prevention were largely positive, actual implementation lagged. Specifically, 70% reported adherence to HAI prevention protocols. While PPE utilization was high (92.7%), consistent routine handwashing was less prevalent (77.7%). Age and work experience were found to influence practice ( p ‐values 0.018 and 0.002), whereas education impacted attitudes ( p ‐value 0.028). Conclusion this study revealed that most participants demonstrated strong knowledge of infection prevention but did not consistently apply it in practice. Sociodemographic characteristics were linked to both attitude and practice concerning infection prevention. Hospitals should ensure the continuous availability of guidelines and the provision of adequate training for healthcare providers.
Ghssein et al. (Thu,) studied this question.