7 8 In 2017, these infectious diseases caused a highly significant portion of deaths in the country. 8 A meta-analysis of studies in Ethiopia showed only half of healthcare workers practiced safe infection prevention practices. 9 Though it varies by geographic region and from clinic to clinic, 15.3%–46.3% of healthcare workers in Ethiopia were not knowledgeable about infection prevention practices. 10–12 Lack of knowledge among healthcare workers and poor prevention strategies in place may lead to a high risk of infection transmission in healthcare settings.
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Prevalence of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) and associated factors in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol.
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