Essays about: "Healthcare associated infection"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words Healthcare associated infection.

  1. 1. COVID-19 vaccine uptake among female students at Pwani University in Kilifi, Kenya

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Julia Eriksson; [2023]
    Keywords : COVID-19 vaccine; vaccine acceptance; vaccine hesitance; female university students; women of childbearing age.;

    Abstract : Introduction: COVID-19 infection in pregnant women increases the risk for maternal complications and they are also more likely to suffer from more severe disease. Reasons for COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and hesitancy are well-studied in the general population. READ MORE

  3. 2. A descriptive qualitative empirical study describing how basic hand hygiene is conducted in Lesotho as well as the healthcare staffs’ thoughts on it

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för hälsa, lärande och teknik

    Author : Darren Wolle; Evelina Isacson; [2023]
    Keywords : hand hygiene; lesotho; hand sanitizer; hand washing; protective gloves; empirical; interviews.;

    Abstract : Background: Hand hygiene is now, more than ever, one of the most important factors to minimize spread of infection. In low income countries like Lesotho between 6% - 19% of patients contract at least one healthcare associated infection. Compared to between 3% - 10% in high income countries. READ MORE

  4. 3. Är rengjorda klippskär för rakapparater kontaminerade?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Sofie Kieri; [2022]
    Keywords : klippskär; vårdrelaterade infektioner; nosokomiala infektioner; veterinärmedicin;

    Abstract : Vårdrelaterade infektioner är ett känt problem inom veterinärmedicinen. Veterinärkliniker har uppgetts utgöra en risk för spridning av patogener och antibiotikaresistenta bakterier. Vårdrelaterade infektioner orsakas ofta av opportunistiska bakterier som normalt inte orsakar infektion. READ MORE

  5. 4. Production and validation of anti-HCV antibodies for viral neutralization

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Megan Olga García Mark; [2020]
    Keywords : Cloning; antibody; infection; HCV; IgG production; molecular biology; cell factory; plasmid design; immunology;

    Abstract : Hepatitis-C Virus (HCV) remains the leading cause of liver transplant in the US and the UK, and the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 71 million people are infected worldwide. A vaccine would drastically impact the healthcare-associated burdens that HCV causes globally. READ MORE

  6. 5. Healthcare-associated infections in Kenya : An interview study about nurses’ experience

    University essay from Institutionen för vårdvetenskap

    Author : Lisa Erngren; [2018]
    Keywords : Healthcare associated infection; Qualitative method; Nurses’ experience; Kenya;

    Abstract : Background: Healthcare associated infection (HCAI) is a global issue and one of the most frequent adverse events in healthcare. HCAI is a major burden for patients’ and leads to added pain and higher cost for the society. The most important measure to prevent the transmission of HCAI is hand hygiene. READ MORE