The Prevalence of Nosocomial Infections in Imam Reza Hospital of Kermanshah, Iran, During 2019 - 2020

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Abstract:
Background

Nosocomial infections are among the most common causes of hospital-associated mortality.

Objectives

This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of nosocomial infections.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted on 66,691 patients hospitalized in Imam Reza Hospital of Kermanshah, Iran, during 2019 - 2020. The data collection tool was a researcher-made checklist, and the data were analyzed with SPSS software version 24 after obtaining permission.

Results

The overall prevalence of nosocomial infectionswas 3.3% (2.9% and3.9% in 2019and2020, respectively). Amongpeople with hospital infections in 2019, 53.5% were men, 31.3% were under 45, and 42% were hospitalized in the intensive care unit. The highest hospital infection was urinary (38.5%), followed by surgical site infection (25.1%). In addition, 46.4% of women, 69.2% of people over 45 years old, and 45% of people in 2020 were hospitalized in the intensive care unit, who mostly suffered from urinary infections (39.7%) and blood infections (14.2%).

Conclusions

Based on the results, hospital infection was higher in men and people over 45. The special care department had the highest prevalence among the hospital infections, the frequency of urinary infections, and among the hospital departments. The prevalence of nosocomial infections in Imam Reza Hospital was higher than in other hospitals in Iran. The health protocol at Imam Reza Hospital should be prepared and adjusted under the low-prevalence hospitals in the province.

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English
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Journal of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Volume:27 Issue: 3, Sep 2023
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