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International Journal of Dental Sciences and Research. 2024, 12(1), 13-18
DOI: 10.12691/IJDSR-12-1-3
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Knowledge Attitude and Practice (KAP) among Private Dental Sterilization Service Unit (SSU) Staff in Riyadh City

Ahlam Alamri1, Amal Almedaini1, , Aisha Alshehri1, Ashwag Alshweegi1, Riyadh Alshehri1, Adel Alanazi1, Rayed Alasiri1, Fahad Alqahtani1, Salem Aldhubayb1, Ghazail Albeshi1, Maha Almdherbi1 and Mutlaq Alotaibi1

1General Directorate of Infection Prevention and Control (GDIPC), Ministry of Health (MOH), PO Box: 11176, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Pub. Date: February 04, 2024
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Ahlam Alamri, Amal Almedaini, Aisha Alshehri, Ashwag Alshweegi, Riyadh Alshehri, Adel Alanazi, Rayed Alasiri, Fahad Alqahtani, Salem Aldhubayb, Ghazail Albeshi, Maha Almdherbi and Mutlaq Alotaibi. Knowledge Attitude and Practice (KAP) among Private Dental Sterilization Service Unit (SSU) Staff in Riyadh City. International Journal of Dental Sciences and Research. 2024; 12(1):13-18. doi: 10.12691/IJDSR-12-1-3

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding sterilization among SSU staff working in privet dental center in Riyadh city. STUDY DESIGN: cross-sectional study. METHODOLOGY: This study carried out over 9 months from Mar 2023 till Dec 2023 targeted 150 private Dental Centers Sterilization Services Units (SSU) working staffs’ who are directly involved in reprocessing surgical instruments and medical equipment in Private Dental Centers in Riyadh city , self-administered questionnaire consisting of close-ended questions has been used and collected through an online survey. RESULTS: The results suggest a positive correlation between nursing specialization and the proper execution of sterilization practices. CONCLUSION: In privet dental centers, SSU staff demonstrate excellent knowledge, a positive attitude, and efficient practice of sterilization techniques. However, there is a notable absence of studies in Saudi Arabia emphasizing the significance of sterilization knowledge in infection prevention and control. It is recommended to conduct broader studies encompassing all hospital types and SSU staff nationwide to obtain a comprehensive understanding and enhance infection prevention measures across privet dental centers in Saudi Arabia.

Keywords

dental sterilization service unit (SSU), comprehensive sterilization program (CSP), attitude, reusable medical device (RMD)

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