Abstract
WHO Multimodal Hand Hygiene Strategy and Alcohol Hand Rub Use is Effective in Reducing Hais and Antimicrobes in Developing Countries
Highlights
Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) called nosocomial infections affects patients in healthcare [1,2]
Our review suggests the WHO multimodal hand hygiene strategy alongside with alcohol hand rub use can result in effective HAI and antimicrobial reduction as well as lead to an increase HH compliance
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines for HAI control states that HAI is acquired during healthcare interventions [3]
Summary
Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) called nosocomial infections affects patients in healthcare [1,2]. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines for HAI control states that HAI is acquired during healthcare interventions [3]. HAIs can worsen disease conditions [4] and is increasing in low-income countries [5]. The recent surge in HAI is associated with the rising prevalence of multidrug resistance infections [6] and emergence of infectious diseases [7]. Fifteen percent of HAIs cases occur in developing countries [11]. The spread of HAIs in developing countries is due to factors relating to the training and qualification HCWs [13]. The identification of appropriate control interventions for HAIs is an urgent
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