Compliance with Infection Prevention and Control Practices Among Allied Health Sciences Students in Jordan: Predictors and Educational Implications.

Authors

Alaa Oteir, Khader Almhdawi, Mohammad Al-Wardat, Mostafa Abdelrahman, Alaa Arabiat

Published in

Journal of community health. Sep 23, 2026. Epub Sep 23, 2026.

Abstract

This study assessed infection prevention and control (IPC) compliance among allied health students during clinical practices and explored its association with knowledge, attitude and educational factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted among allied health students using a self-administered questionnaire on IPC knowledge, attitudes, and practices. Multivariable logistic regression identified predictors of compliance. Among 635 participants (mean age of 21.3 (± 1.5) years; 79.5% females), 59.1% were classified as IPC compliant. Higher compliance was independently associated with greater knowledge (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 1.16, 95% CI: 1.09-1.23; p < 0.001), more positive attitudes (aOR = 1.04, 95% CI: 1.01-1.07; p = 0.004), prior infection-prevention training (aOR = 1.64, 95% CI: 1.16-2.31; p = 0.005), and more seniority (aOR = 1.43, 95% CI: 1.01-2.02; p = 0.045). IPC compliance among allied health students was suboptimal. Integrating recurring, practical IPC training into allied health curricula may enhance compliance and strengthen infection control in clinical education.

PMID:
42776407
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 16 Oct 2026.

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