Behavioral Intention of Physician Trainees and Medical Students to Practice Hand Hygiene

Physician trainees were surveyed to assess intention to perform hand hygiene (HH). Compared with preclinical medical students (MS), clinical MS and residents reported less confidence that HH prevents carrying home microorganisms ( , ) or protects oneself from antibiotic-resistant microorganisms ( ,...

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Published in:Infection control and hospital epidemiology 2013-10, Vol.34 (10), p.1102-1105
Main Authors: Limper, Heather M., Barton, Grant, McGinty, Michael, Landon, Emily, O’Boyle, Carol, Reddy, Shalini, Weber, Stephen G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attitude of Health Personnel
Biological and medical sciences
Concise Communication
Epidemiology. Vaccinations
Female
Frustration
General aspects
Hand Hygiene
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
Infections
Infectious diseases
Intention
Internship and Residency
Male
Medical practice
Medical sciences
Medical students
Microorganisms
Miscellaneous
Nursing
P values
Physicians
Public health. Hygiene
Public health. Hygiene-occupational medicine
Self reports
Statistical significance
Students, Medical - psychology
Surveys and Questionnaires
Training
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Summary:Physician trainees were surveyed to assess intention to perform hand hygiene (HH). Compared with preclinical medical students (MS), clinical MS and residents reported less confidence that HH prevents carrying home microorganisms ( , ) or protects oneself from antibiotic-resistant microorganisms ( , ). Clinical trainees may need targeted interventions focusing on intention to perform HH.
ISSN:0899-823X
1559-6834
DOI:10.1086/673146