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Preventing nosocomial infections in resource-limited settings: An interventional approach in healthcare facilities in Burkina Faso.


ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Nosocomial pathogens are transmitted by contamination of surfaces causing healthcare-associated infections (HAI). The impact of locally produced disinfectant with operational training as a means to improve hygiene in resource-limited healthcare facilities and prevent HAI was evaluated. METHOD:In Burkina Faso, 4 types of electro-chlorinator devices that convert salt and water into sodium hypochlorite through electrolysis were installed in 26 healthcare facilities distributed across 3 sanitary districts. The program was evaluated at 4 months and 11 months and performance compared with a control group. RESULTS:After 11 months, over 90% of the facilities applied 8 of the 11 essential hygiene practices defined by the Ministry of Health, compared to 20% in the control group. 61.5% of the healthcare facilities improved the chlorine concentration of their sodium hypochlorite solutions, reaching an average concentration of 5.1 g/L compared to an average of 2.1 g/L in the control group. Additionally, a cost-benefit analysis demonstrated that locally produced sodium hypochlorite led to daily savings ranging between 2.7 and 53 euros depending on the device compared with the purchase of chlorine tablets. CONCLUSION:Results, therefore, suggest that electro-chlorinator devices in addition to hygiene sensitization can be a simple, cost-effective and tailored intervention to reduce the prevalence of HAI in low-resource settings.

SUBMITTER: Duvernay PG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7211687 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Preventing nosocomial infections in resource-limited settings: An interventional approach in healthcare facilities in Burkina Faso.

Duvernay Pierre-Gilles PG   de Laguiche Elisabeth E   Campos Nogueira Renata R   Graz Bertrand B   Nana Louis L   Ouédraogo Wilfrid W   Sauter Yannick Y   Sauvageat Eric E  

Infection, disease & health 20200511 3


<h4>Background</h4>Nosocomial pathogens are transmitted by contamination of surfaces causing healthcare-associated infections (HAI). The impact of locally produced disinfectant with operational training as a means to improve hygiene in resource-limited healthcare facilities and prevent HAI was evaluated.<h4>Method</h4>In Burkina Faso, 4 types of electro-chlorinator devices that convert salt and water into sodium hypochlorite through electrolysis were installed in 26 healthcare facilities distrib  ...[more]

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