The Relationship between Health Management and Adherence to Infection Control Procedures in Medical Laboratories: A Cross-Sectional Analytical Study in Qasr Bin Ghashir Municipality – Libya
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Infection control, healthcare management, medical laboratories, adherence, organizational practices, LibyaAbstract
Introduction: Healthcare-Associated Infections represent a global challenge, particularly in medical laboratories, where adherence to infection control measures remains variable and is influenced by organizational and managerial factors, not only by worker awareness.
Methods: This study employed a cross-sectional quantitative design supported by an exploratory qualitative component, including 109 workers in medical laboratories in the municipality of Qasr bin Ghashir – Libya, using a questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. Instrument validity and reliability were verified (overall Cronbach's alpha = 0.91).
Results: Results showed a strong positive correlation between healthcare management practices and adherence to infection control measures (r = 0.68, p < 0.01), and a negative correlation with administrative barriers (r = -0.52). Regression analysis revealed that healthcare management was the strongest predictor (β = 0.45, p < 0.001), followed by worker awareness (β = 0.32), while barriers had a negative effect (β = -0.28), explaining 58% of the variance (R² = 0.58). Interviews revealed four thematic factors: resource shortages, inadequate training, insufficient supervision, and weak incentive systems.
Conclusion: Adherence to infection control measures depends primarily on managerial and organizational factors, necessitating comprehensive systemic interventions beyond individual awareness.
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