Article
Immunology
Nai-Chung Nelson Chang, Heather Schacht Reisinger, Marin L. Schweizer, Ichael Jones, Elizabeth Chrischilles, Margaret Chorazy, Charles Huskins, Loreen Herwaldt
Summary: The study found that healthcare workers were more likely to perform hand hygiene after contaminating tasks and less likely before critical tasks. Nurses were more likely to perform critical and contaminating tasks, with better hand hygiene compliance compared to physicians and other healthcare workers.
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Qian Xu, Yang Liu, Darius Cepulis, Ann Jerde, Rachel A. Sheppard, Kaitlin Tretter, Leah Oppy, Gina Stevenson, Sarah Bishop, Sean P. Clifford, Peng Liu, Maiying Kong, Jiapeng Huang
Summary: This study validated an electronic hand hygiene system in the intensive care unit, showing significant improvements in full hand hygiene compliance and combined compliance rates, while partial compliance rate remained relatively stable. Individual providers showed significant variations in hand hygiene compliance.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION CONTROL
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Iren A. Kopcsone Nemeth, Csaba Nador, Laszlo Szilagyi, Akos Lehotsky, Tamas Haidegger
Summary: The ability of healthcare workers to learn proper hand hygiene is an important factor in reducing hospital infections. This study found that some staff members were able to quickly learn the technique, while others struggled even with more disinfectant. Identifying these individuals helps improve training efforts.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Atheesha Singh, Tobias George Barnard
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the perceptions of health science students at a university in South Africa regarding hand hygiene education and practice. The results showed significant differences in hand hygiene scores among different departments and years of study. A conceptual model was proposed to enhance the teaching and learning of hand hygiene at the university level, emphasizing the importance of targeted education, continuous monitoring, and feedback, as well as the roles of hand hygiene facilitators and student participation.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zerlyn Lee, Joanna Lo, Yi Lei Luan, JoAnne Fernando, Debbie Johannesen, Catherine Masuda, Tracey Swallow, Jocelyn A. Srigley
Summary: The survey conducted at a pediatric and maternity hospital in Vancouver, Canada revealed that patients, families, and visitors have misconceptions and low hand hygiene rates. Despite a preference for hand washing with soap and water, there is a need for interventions to correct misunderstandings and emphasize the consequences of inadequate hand hygiene in healthcare settings.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION CONTROL
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Q. Xu, Y. Liu, D. Cepulis, A. Jerde, R. A. Sheppard, W. Reichle, L. Scott, L. Oppy, G. Stevenson, S. Bishop, S. P. Clifford, P. Liu, M. Kong, J. Huang
Summary: The patterns of hand hygiene behaviors among healthcare workers are complex and variable, which calls for targeted and personalized interventions to improve compliance.
JOURNAL OF HOSPITAL INFECTION
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Kira Schmitt, Anna Barbara Emilia Zimmermann, Roger Stephan, Barbara Willi
Summary: This study compared an online application with the WHO evaluation form to assess hand hygiene in a Swiss companion animal clinic. The results showed poor compliance with hand hygiene, with variations in compliance observed between different hospital areas and hand hygiene indications.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
H. Ojanpera, O. Ohtonen, O. Kanste, H. Syrjala
Summary: Observation and feedback significantly improve hand hygiene compliance among nurses and doctors in healthcare settings, leading to a decrease in healthcare-associated infections.
JOURNAL OF HOSPITAL INFECTION
(2022)
Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Julie Storr, Claire Kilpatrick, Karen Lee
Summary: This paper addresses the importance of hygiene in healthcare facilities by presenting five areas for consideration to strengthen the value of cleaning staff, including overcoming data gaps, implementing norms and standards, advocacy efforts, revisiting investment, and addressing research gaps. The need to act to recognize and elevate the status of this overlooked workforce as important contributors to infection prevention and control, water sanitation and hygiene, and antimicrobial resistance is urgent.
ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE AND INFECTION CONTROL
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Margaret McDonald, Carlin Brickner, David Russell, Dawn Dowding, Elaine L. Larson, Marygrace Trifilio, Irene Y. Bick, Sridevi Sridharan, Jiyoun Song, Victoria Adams, Kyungmi Woo, Jingjing Shang
Summary: The study focused on describing nurse hand hygiene practices and adherence to guidelines in the home health care setting, as well as factors associated with hand hygiene opportunities during home care visits.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hamza Umar, Abraham Geremew, Teshager Worku Kassie, Gebisa Dirirsa, Kefelegn Bayu, Dechasa Adare Mengistu, Ashenafi Berhanu, Salie Mulat
Summary: This study assessed hand hygiene adherence and related factors among nurses in public hospitals in eastern Ethiopia. The overall compliance rate was 37.4%, with variations among different departments. The study identified gender, work experience, training, water availability, and knowledge as factors associated with hand hygiene compliance.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Brieze Read, Cliodna A. M. McNulty, Neville Q. Verlander, Nicola Moss, Donna M. Lecky
Summary: The study showed that public knowledge of IPC measures has improved in 2021 compared to 2020, particularly in terms of infection transmission routes and hygiene habits. Future public health campaigns should further emphasize the importance of maintaining hygiene behaviors and vaccination.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Chen Shi, Margaret O'Donoghue, Lin Yang, Hilda Tsang, Jing Chen, Jing Zou, Jing Qin, Yim-Wah Mak, Didier Pittet, Yao Jie Xie, Timothy Lai, Chen Li, Jiannong Cao
Summary: This study investigated the influence of performance, duration, and demographic factors on the effectiveness of hand washing in removing hand contaminants. Factors such as sex, performance of certain steps, and rinsing time were found to significantly affect hand washing effectiveness. The optimal duration for each step was 4-5 seconds, with an overall optimal hand washing time of 31 seconds.
ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE AND INFECTION CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Fabrizio Elia, Fabrizio Calzavarini, Paola Bianco, Renata Gabriella Vecchietti, Antonio Franco Macor, Alessia D'Orazio, Antonella Dragonetti, Alessandra D'Alfonso, Laura Belletrutti, Mara Floris, Fabrizio Bert, Vincenzo Crupi, Franco Apra
Summary: Hand hygiene compliance among hospital personnel remains a concern, and nudge interventions can effectively improve compliance. This study introduced localized dispensers, visual reminders, and gain-framed posters to promote hand hygiene, resulting in increased compliance. The study also highlights the significant impact of contextual factors on hand hygiene behaviors in hospitals.
INTERNAL AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lucy K. Tantum, John R. Gilstad, Fatorma K. Bolay, Lily M. Horng, Alpha D. Simpson, Andrew G. Letizia, Ashley R. Styczynski, Stephen P. Luby, Ronan F. Arthur
Summary: The study identified barriers to and facilitators of hand hygiene in rural Liberian hospitals, with hospital staff expressing willingness to purchase personal hand sanitizer dispensers when hospital-provided supplies were unavailable. Therefore, low-cost, sustainable interventions should be implemented to address supply and infrastructure-related obstacles to hospital hand hygiene improvement.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Rehab H. El-Sokkary, Omnia S. El Seifi, Hebatallah M. Hassan, Eman M. Mortada, Maiada K. Hashem, Mohamed Rabie Mohamed Ali Gadelrab, Rehab M. Elsaid Tash
Summary: The study found that although participants had a good understanding of the severity of COVID-19, prevention measures, and the safety of COVID-19 vaccines, they were generally hesitant or refused to be vaccinated. Higher income and increased work experience were positive predictors of willingness to receive a vaccine. Therefore, a multidimensional approach is needed to increase vaccine acceptability rates and further studies on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy are warranted.
BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Rehab El-Sokkary, Serhat Uysal, Hakan Erdem, Ravina Kullar, Abdullah Umut Pekok, Fatma Amer, Svjetlana Grgic, Biljana Carevic, Amani El-Kholy, Anna Liskova, Mehmet Ozdemir, Ejaz Ahmed Khan, Yesim Uygun-Kizmaz, Nenad Pandak, Nirav Pandya, Jurica Arapovic, Ridvan Karaali, Nefise Oztoprak, Michael M. Petrov, Rami Alabadla, Handan Alay, Jehan Ali El Kholy, Caroline Landelle, Reham Khedr, Dhruv Mamtora, Gorana Dragovac, Ricardo Fernandez, Emine Unal Evren, Lul Raka, Antonio Cascio, Nicolas Dauby, Ahsen Oncul, Safak Ozer Balin, Yasemin Cag, Natalia Dirani, Mustafa Dogan, Irina Magdalena Dumitru, Maha Ali Gad, Ilad Alavi Darazam, Behrouz Naghili, Rosa Fontana Del Vecchio, Monica Licker, Andrea Marino, Nasim Akhtar, Mostafa Kamal, Goffredo Angioni, Deana Medic, Aliye Esmaoglu, Szabo Balint Gergely, Andre Silva-Pinto, Lurdes Santos, Ionela Larisa Miftode, Recep Tekin, Phunsup Wongsurakiat, Mumtaz Ali Khan, Yesim Kurekci, Hema Prakash Pilli, Krsto Grozdanovski, Egidia Miftode, Rusmir Baljic, Haluk Vahabolgu, Jordi Rello
Summary: This study conducted a survey on the distribution of multidrug-resistant organisms in intensive care units across multiple countries, finding that hospital-acquired and community-acquired infections have similar proportions in lower income countries. Klebsiella pneumoniae and Acinetobacter baumannii are common strains of MDR and XDR, highlighting the need to strengthen stewardship in community settings.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY & INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Mohammed Khaled Al-Hanawi, Noor Alshareef, Rehab H. El-Sokkary
Summary: A study conducted in Saudi Arabia showed that most recipients of the COVID-19 vaccine felt more relieved post-vaccination. Factors such as being male, a student, and receiving two doses of the vaccine were associated with feeling more relieved, while those who were anxious before vaccination or experienced severe reactions had lower odds of feeling relieved post-vaccination. Individuals' attitudes toward the vaccine may not necessarily change after vaccination, which could pose challenges in future pandemic efforts.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Anesthesiology
Seham M. Moeen, Essam E. Abdelhakeem, Esam M. Abdalla, Ibraheem Embaby, Hebatallah M. Hassan, Eman A. Ismail
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the best sedative drug for inflammatory responses and capillary leak in patients with abdominal sepsis. Results showed that Dexmedetomidine had better effects in controlling inflammatory response and capillary leak.
EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ilker Devrim, Hakan Erdem, Amani El-Kholy, Abdullah Almohaizeie, Mateja Logar, Bilal Ahmad Rahimi, Fatma Amer, Sevil Alkan-Ceviker, Meliha Cagla Sonmezer, Maya Belitova, Jamal Wadi Al-Ramahi, Natalia Pshenichnaya, Maha Ali Gad, Lurdes Santos, Reham Khedr, Abdullahi Nur Hassan, Elif Boncuoglu, Andrea Cortegiani, Andrea Marino, Anna Liskova, Atousa Hakamifard, Corneliu Petru Popescu, Mumtaz Ali Khan, Ralitsa Marinova, Nikolaj Petrov, Emmanuel Nsutebu, Ghaydaa Shehata, Hamed Azhdari Tehrani, Handan Alay, Ivana Marekovic, Joanna Zajkowska, Aidos Konkayev, Manar Ezzelarab Ramadan, Michele Pagani, Hasan Agin, Pierre Tattevin, Rehab El-Sokkary, Rezaul Karim Ripon, Ricardo Fernandez, Rosa Fontana Del Vecchio, Simona Daniela Popescu, Souha Kanj
Summary: This study investigated the use of central line bundles in different countries and found significant differences between low-income countries and high-income countries. Additional measures should be taken to address the inequity in the management of vascular access in resource-limited countries.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION CONTROL
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Yakup Cag, Mohammad Emad Al Madadha, Handan Ankarali, Yasemin Cag, Kubra Demir Onder, Aysegul Seremet-Keskin, Filiz Kizilates, Rok Civljak, Ghaydaa Shehata, Handan Alay, Sevil Alkan-Ceviker, Fatma Yilmaz-Karadag, Meliha Cagla-Sonmezer, Manar Ezzelarab Ramadan, Dumitru Irina Magdelena, Ljiljana Betica Radic, Jurica Arapovic, Fatma Kesmez-Can, Nagwa Mostafa El-Sayed, Oladapo Babatunde Campbell, Gulden Eser-Karlidag, Reham Khedr, Mehmet Emirhan Isik, Michael Mihailov Petrov, Roxana Cernat, Umran Erturk, Yesim Uygun-Kizmaz, Eva Huljev, Fatma Amer, Mehmet Resat Ceylan, Andrea Marino, Gulnur Kul, Tuba Damar-Cakirca, Yara Mohsen Khalaf, Arzu Cennet Isik, Olumuyiwa Elijah Ariyo, Ismail Necati Hakyemez, Rezaul Karim Ripon, Abdorrahim Afkhamzadeh, Emine Kubra Dindar-Demiray, Osasona Oluwadamilola Gideon, Maya Belitova, Mustafa Altindis, Rehab El-Sokkary, Recep Tekin, Mohammed Ahmed Garout, Joanna Zajkowska, Farhan Fazal, Muhammed Bekcibasi, Mirsada Hukic, Summiya Nizamuddin, Serkan Surme, Ricardo Fernandez, Amani El-Kholy, Nasim Akhtar, Saadia Ijaz, Andrea Cortegiani, Meliha Meric-Koc, Hakan Hasman, Agah Victor Maduka, Jehan Ali ElKholy, Sema Sari, Mumtaz Ali Khan, Yasemin Akin, Sukran Kose, Hakan Erdem
Summary: This study investigated parents' attitudes towards vaccinating their children and the reasons for vaccine hesitancy and refusal (VHR) on a global scale. The results showed a higher VHR rate in high-income countries and identified factors such as having disabled children, lower education levels, and using social media as sources of information for childhood immunizations.
JOURNAL OF INFECTION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Eman M. Khedr, Enas Daef, Aliae Mohamed-Hussein, Ehab F. Mostafa, Mohamed Zein, Sahar M. Hassany, Hanan Galal, Shimaa Abbas Hassan, Islam Galal, Amro A. Zarzour, Hebatallah M. Hassan, Mariam Taher Amin, Maiada K. Hashem, Khaled Osama, Ayman Gamea
Summary: Comorbidities significantly impact the outcome of COVID-19, with cardiovascular and neurological diseases being associated with higher mortality rates. Other comorbidities, such as diabetes, chronic pulmonary or kidney diseases, may also contribute to the severity of COVID-19.
EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY PSYCHIATRY AND NEUROSURGERY
(2022)
Letter
Surgery
Ramadan Abdelmoez Farahat, Tungki Pratama Umar, Sheharyar Hassan Khan, Abhigan Babu Shrestha, Ateeba Kamran, Mohammad Yasir Essar, Rehab H. El-Sokkary
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rehab El-Sokkary, Hakan Erdem, Ravina Kullar, Abdullah Umut Pekok, Fatma Amer, Svjetlana Grgic, Biljana Carevic, Amani El-Kholy, Anna Liskova, Mehmet Ozdemir, Ejaz Ahmed Khan, Yesim Uygun Kizmaz, Nenad Pandak, Nirav Pandya, Jurica Arapovic, Ridvan Karaali, Nefise Oztoprak, Michael M. Petrov, Rami Alabadla, Handan Alay, Jehan Ali El Kholy, Caroline Landelle, Reham Khedr, Dhruv Mamtora, Gorana Dragovac, Ricardo Fernandez, Emine Unal Evren, Lul Raka, Antonio Cascio, Nicolas Dauby, Ahsen Oncul, Safak Ozer Balin, Yasemin Cag, Natalia Dirani, Mustafa Dogan, Irina Magdalena Dumitru, Maha Ali Gad, Ilad Alavi Darazam, Behrouz Naghili, Rosa Fontana Del Vecchio, Monica Licker, Andrea Marino, Nasim Akhtar, Mostafa Kamal, Goffredo Angioni, Deana Medic, Aliye Esmaoglu, Szabo Balint Gergely, Andre Silva-Pinto, Lurdes Santos, Ionela Larisa Miftode, Recep Tekin, Phunsup Wongsurakiat, Mumtaz Ali Khan, Yesim Kurekci, Hema Prakash Pilli, Krsto Grozdanovski, Egidia Miftode, Rusmir Baljic, Serhat Uysal, Haluk Vahabolgu, Jordi Rello
Summary: The study explored self-reported antibiotic stewardship and infection prevention and control activities in ICUs of different income settings. Significant differences in the implementation of IPC and AS programs, team composition, and barriers faced were highlighted.
JOURNAL OF INFECTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Rehab H. H. El-sokkary, Shahenda G. G. Badran, Omnia S. S. El Seifi, Yara M. M. El-Fakharany, Rehab M. Elsaid Tash
Summary: This study explores the educational impact of an elective course on medical students' knowledge, perception, and attitude towards antibiotic resistance and use. The findings indicate that after the course, there was a significant improvement in medical students' knowledge, perception, and attitude, as well as high satisfaction with the course. Therefore, elective courses provide a great opportunity for students to understand the severity of the problem, develop appropriate perspectives, and take responsibility for the antibiotic resistance crisis.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Norhan Saif Sheraba, Khalid Orayj, Ali Alqahtani, Rehab H. El-sokkary, Mohammad Khalid
Summary: Based on a survey conducted among students, teaching staff, and administrative staff in the Asir region, it was found that they have a high level of knowledge about COVID-19, a positive attitude towards the pandemic, and willingly adhere to preventive measures and vaccination.
Article
Microbiology
Sherein G. Elgendy, Rawan Abd-Elhameed, Enas Daef, Shereen M. Mohammed, Hebatallah M. Hassan, Mohamed A. El-Mokhtar, Ahmed Nasreldein, Eman M. Khedr
Summary: This study found that the abundance of certain gut microbiota is significantly increased in patients with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (RR-MS), while the level of Clostridium cluster IV is significantly lower. Patients with lower EDSS scores had significantly higher copy numbers of certain bacterial organisms. Additionally, there is a significant negative correlation between duration of illness and copy numbers of certain bacteria.
IRANIAN JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rehab H. El-Sokkary, Enas Daef, Lobna A. El-Korashi, Eman M. Khedr, Doaa Gad, Aliae Mohamed-Hussein, Niveen E. Zayed, Ehab F. Mostafa, Shereen M. Bahgat, Sahar M. Hassany, Marwa G. Amer, Mohamed A. El-Mokhtar, Neveen G. Elantouny, Shimaa A. Hassan, Amro A. Zarzour, Maiada K. Hashem, Mariam T. Amin, Hebatallah M. Hassan
Summary: A study conducted in two university hospitals in Egypt found that 46.3% of healthcare workers tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies, with the highest positivity rate among nurses. There were significant differences in exposure timing and frequency of contact with COVID-19 cases between previously infected and non-infected HCWs.
JOURNAL OF INFECTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Eman M. Khedr, Noha Abo-Elfetoh, Enas Deaf, Hebatallah M. Hassan, Mariam T. Amin, Radwa K. Soliman, Alaa A. Attia, Amro A. Zarzour, Mohamed Zain, Aliae Mohamed-Hussein, Maiada K. Hashem, Sahar M. Hassany, Ahmed Aly, Ahmed Shoyb, Mostafa Saber
Summary: COVID-19 can lead to acute neurological complications in both the central and peripheral nervous systems, with manifestations such as stroke, seizures, encephalitis, and relapse of multiple sclerosis. Neurological symptoms are common in COVID-19 patients, including headache, vertigo, and depression.