Date of Completion

2023

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology

Keywords

Covid-19, Infection Prevention

Abstract

The study aimed to determine the knowledge and compliance with COVID-19 infection prevention and control guidance among 119 fourth-year Radiologic Technology interns at De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute (DLSMHSI). This study employed a correlational research method. Data were gathered using a self-made questionnaire based on the World Health Organization (WHO) interim guidance and statistically treated using frequency, percentage, mean, Spearman’s Rank Order Correlation, and Mann-Whitney U Test.

The findings of the study show that most of the respondents are female, and most are assigned in private hospitals. Most of the respondents lacked contact tracing as the main purpose of the health declaration, WHO My5 moments for hand hygiene components, at least 40 seconds of handwashing, proper adherence to COVID-19 administrative controls when working in the hospital, and environmental and engineering controls for infection prevention and control guidance in the knowledge part. On the other hand, an analysis of the compliance on individual areas that need improvements such as wearing a face shield or goggles to cover the eyes and face and wearing shoe covers are the items the interns have complied with. In general, there are no significant differences in the knowledge and compliance of respondents to COVID-19 infection prevention and control guidance when they are grouped according to sex and hospital type. The researchers suggest conducting a similar study and may explore other factors such as attitude that could influence compliance.

First Advisor

Cheyen Molon

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