@Article{info:doi/10.2196/12769,
author="Albishi, Wahbi
and Albeshri, Marwan Ahmad
and Mortada, Hatan Hisham
and Alzahrani, Khaled
and Alharbi, Rakan
and Aljuhani, Farrah
and Aldaqal, Saleh",
title="Awareness and Level of Knowledge About Surgical Site Infections and Risks of Wound Infection Among Medical Physicians in King Abdulaziz University Hospital: Cross-Sectional Study",
journal="Interact J Med Res",
year="2019",
month="Mar",
day="06",
volume="8",
number="1",
pages="e12769",
keywords="surgical site infections; knowledge; attitude; infection",
abstract="Background: Surgical site infections (SSIs) are one of the leading causes of death, and its prevention is a key element of applying the concept of patient safety and quality care. Objective: This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge about SSIs and risks of wound infection among medical physicians in King Abdulaziz University Hospital. Methods: All surgical and medical consultants, specialists, residents, and medical interns were invited to participate in the study. A 20-Item multiple-choice questionnaire was developed by reviewing the previous literature and with the help of a group of certified surgeons to assess the level of knowledge in all participants. Results: A total of 119 doctors were included in this study. Among all respondents, 92 (77.3{\%}) were intern doctors, 16 (13.4{\%}) were resident doctors, and 11 (9.2{\%}) were specialist doctors. Moreover, 66 (55.5{\%}) doctors knew the definition of SSI. Only one-quarter, that is, 30 (25.2{\%}) doctors knew about the incidence of SSI. In addition, 8 doctors (6.7{\%}) had good knowledge, 75 (63.0{\%}) had fair knowledge, and 36 (30.2{\%}) had poor knowledge regarding SSI according to this study. Conclusions: Level of knowledge about SSIs and risks of wound infections among medical physicians should be improved to ensure better wound care and quality care for the patients. ",
issn="1929-073X",
doi="10.2196/12769",
url="http://www.i-jmr.org/2019/1/e12769/",
url="https://doi.org/10.2196/12769",
url="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30839280"
}