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The study aims to assess the implementation levels of infection prevention and control measures in public hospitals of the Tigray region.

April 23, 2026Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control0 citationsOpen Access

Assessment of infection prevention and control in public hospitals in the post war Tigray region of Ethiopia using the WHO Infection Prevention and Control Assessment Framework (IPCAF)

AAAkeza Awealom AsgedomMekelle University ARAna Lorena RuanoIbero American University BMBente Elisabeth MoenUniversity of Bergen

Key Points

The study aims to assess the implementation levels of infection prevention and control measures in public hospitals of the Tigray region.
Utilized the WHO Infection Prevention and Control Assessment Framework (IPCAF) for evaluation.
Analyzed findings across different zones and types of public health facilities in Tigray.
Identified significant gaps in infection prevention and control practices across all facilities.
Found a positive correlation between IPCAF scores and healthcare-associated infection risk.

Abstract

The levels of implementation of the WHO CC in post-war health facilities in Tigray were found to be unsatisfactory, with limitations evident across all zones and types of facilities. This situation increases the risk of healthcare-associated infections for healthcare personnel, patients, and visitors. A significant positive correlation was observed between IPCAF and HHSAF scores. Addressing the identified gaps through enhancements of IPC core components and capacity building is essential for preventing healthcare-associated infections. Longitudinal studies to monitor IPC implementations are recommended for ongoing assessment and improvement.

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