Abstract:

Nosocomial infections are considered a primary cause of death and morbidity in hospitalized patients. The main purpose of the study that we conducted in El Idrissi Hospital in Kenitra (Morocco) is the study of the state of knowledge in the hospitalized patients and the search for possible determinant factor of nosocomial infection. Our data collection methodology was based on a survey based on a valid and reliable questionnaire with a a cronbach index of 0,81. Our study is based on 203 patients, of which 60,1% (n=122) are male and 39,9% (n=81) are female. The average age of these patients is 43,93±1,23 years. However, 77% of participants say they know nothing about infections contracted during hospitalization. We noted that factors favoring nosocomial infections includ cultural and socioeconomical factors, factors related to patients behaviour and habits and institutionnal factors. In fact, 54% of participants declare that they use self-medication of antibiotics ; 70% of patients admitted to having used the personal objects and meterials of another patient. However, 66% of patients do not wash their hands with soap after each passage to the toilet and 91% of surveyed consume cooked meals outside of the hospital. In constrat, 62% of patients testified that some caregivers so not change gloves when passing between patients. The prevention and control of infectious risks are essential to enure the quality and security of care, for this, it is necessary to promote precautions and essential measures concerning good hygiene practices, training and information for all stakeholders in the health field.