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Session: Poster Theater Session I

ETC 46 - Bridging the Gap in Hand Hygiene: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Dental Healthcare Workers in Egypt

Monday, June 16, 2025
12:15 PM - 12:17 PM PT
Location: Digital Poster Theater
Disclosure(s):
Hagar L. Mowafy, MD, CIC: No financial relationships to disclose
sara Selim, Ph.D: No financial relationships to disclose

Learning Objectives:

  • Evaluate the current knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of dental healthcare workers regarding hand hygiene (HH) and identify areas for improvement in compliance and training.
  • Assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on hand hygiene practices among dental healthcare workers and explore how it influenced behavior changes and compliance rates.
  • Identify key barriers to hand hygiene compliance in dental settings, including forgetfulness and time constraints, and suggest targeted interventions to address these challenges effectively.