Hospital-acquired infection (HAI) is a problem confronting developing countries. Education programmes have been shown to be effective in increasing awareness and changing practice in health professionals.
Methods:
Practice change in health professionals who completed an Infection Prevention and Management Course in Tanzania was explored via focus group 12 months after completion of the course.
Findings:
Positive changes in infection control practice were found, along with barriers to more widespread change.
Conclusions:
Providing tailored and continuing education programs to hospital staff, including managers, is recommended.
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