ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT AND INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL PRACTICES AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN A SECONDARY PRIVATE HOSPITAL IN ZAMBOANGA CITY

Guadelynn S. Duldulao

Abstract


This study investigates the influence of organizational support on healthcare workers’ adherence to infection prevention and control (IPAC) practices in a secondary private hospital in Zamboanga City, Philippines. A descriptive correlational quantitative research design was used to determine the relationship between organizational support, infection prevention and control (IPAC) practices, and the demographic profiles of healthcare workers. Organizational support (education and training, collaboration and communication, surveillance, and resources) was the independent variable, and infection prevention and control practices (standard, contact, droplet, and airborne precautions) was the dependent variable, while the demographic profile (age, gender, length of service, job roles, and educational background) served as the moderating variable. Data were collected using a validated structured questionnaire. Statistical methods included descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, stepwise multiple regression, independent t-test, and one-way ANOVA, which were used to analyze the data. Results showed that the majority of participants were aged 21–30 years and were female. Most held roles in the nursing service, had a bachelor’s degree, and had 6 months to 1 year of service. Education and training received the highest organizational support rating, followed by surveillance, collaboration and communication, and resources, with an overall rating categorized as “Very High”. Healthcare workers showed very high adherence to IPAC practices, particularly droplet and airborne precautions. Significant positive relationships were found between organizational support and IPAC practices, especially in resources, collaboration and communication, and surveillance. No significant differences in IPAC practices or organizational support were observed across demographic groups, suggesting uniform adherence to IPAC protocols and consistent organizational support. Among the support domains, only resources significantly predicted IPAC practices. The study concluded that organizational support – particularly resources, collaboration and communication, and surveillance – is crucial for achieving high IPAC adherence. Hospitals should prioritize enhancing these domains to improve patient safety and IPAC compliance.

Keywords


Organizational support, infection prevention and control practices, healthcare workers, private hospital, resources, compliance

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