Date of Completion

5-2023

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science

Keywords

Hospital Acquired Infection, Occupational Exposure, Prevalence Rate, Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory

Abstract

Infections can be acquired within the premises of the hospital. This phenomenon was described as "hospital-acquired infection", which is interchangeable with the term "nosocomial infection" wherein it is caused by various pathogens cultured inside the hospital. Occupational infections may impact healthcare workers. Practitioners in the field of medical technology, especially those that handle direct patient contact, are exposed to infectious samples on a daily basis. This study determined the prevalence rate of cases among medical technologists working in the clinical laboratory and identified risk factors for contracting infection. A survey questionnaire was used to collect data from a private hospital in Dasmariñas, Cavite. Which were used to determine the prevalence rate of airborne-transmitted disease. The results showed that the majority of the practicing medical technologists in the private hospital in Dasmariñas, Cavite belonged to females (69.9%) of age 18-25 years (47.8%), with less than five years of experience (52.2%), and are frequently assigned to morning shift (95.7%) at the Laboratory extraction area. The results also showed that there is a low prevalence rate (8.7%) of Hospital Acquired due to the existing health and safety protocol procedures and practices.

First Advisor

Maria Teresa F. Mateo

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