The International Journal of Infection Control
International Journal of Infection Control is a peer reviewed journal publishing informed and rigorous work on all aspects of infection control, especially pertaining to practice and research in developing countries.
IJIC is committed to thorough and constructive blinded peer review and consequent revision that will lead to the highest quality articles, and we will endeavor to produce work that is clear and engaging reading for multiple audiences.
IJIC provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public is the most effective way to support the growth of knowledge.
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Standard precautions: knowledge and practice of clinical students at the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan
Hospital-acquired infections are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in healthcare settings among patients and healthcare workers, including clinical students…
Unveiling trends – healthcare-associated infections and prevention strategies in a tertiary care teaching hospital: a 5-year prospective surveillance study
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) pose a major threat to critically ill intensive care unit (ICU) patients…
Fungal reservoirs in the hospital environment: prevalence and factors associated with Aspergillus contamination of bed rails in a tertiary hospital in Nigeria
Aspergillus species are common environmental fungi known to cause Aspergillosis, often presenting as an invasive infection…
Epidemiological insights into Shigella infections in Ethiopia: a study of prevalence, antimicrobial resistance, and associated factors
The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of Shigella infection, its antimicrobial resistance patterns…
Surveillance of healthcare-associated bloodstream infections in neonatal intensive care unit of a tertiary care hospital
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are a serious threat to patient safety…
Understanding the injuries and environments of vulnerable healthcare workers in Liberia and Ghana: a qualitative study
While sharps injuries are a hazard to healthcare workers globally, research has concentrated on high-income regions…
Healthcare-associated infections in COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 patients during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in an Indonesian Referral Hospital
Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) face more challenges in overcoming healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) due to limited data surveillance…
Alcoholic preparation for hand hygiene in ophthalmic day hospitals: an applied research
To define and validate the optimal consumption of alcoholic preparation for ophthalmic day hospitals based on the minimum opportunities for hand hygiene (HH)…
Risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 infection among healthcare workers in Rajasthan: A Case-Control Study aligned with WHO UNITY protocol
Understanding the risk factors for healthcare workers (HCWs) involved in COVID-19 care is essential for developing effective infection prevention strategies.
Knowledge gaps and research priorities for understanding the transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and other airborne infections
Despite 5 years of SARS-CoV-2 research, as well as decades of research on tuberculosis (TB), large gaps remain in understanding the transmission of airborne pathogens…
Nurses’ knowledge and practices regarding healthcare associated infections control measures in King Saalman bin Abdul-Aziz Medical City at Madinah City, Saudi Arabia
Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), also known as nosocomial infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality…
Factors associated with healthcare providers’ observance of infection prevention and control measures in acute care settings during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada
The spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS-CoV-2) prompted renewed attention to infection prevention and control (IPC) programs in healthcare settings…
Implementation of E-consent in infectious & isolated patients: a novel cost-conserving technique
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for innovative solutions to enhance infection prevention and control measures in healthcare settings, particularly for infectious and isolated patients…
Rodent management issues in a Solomon Islands healthcare setting: an infection prevention and control response and preliminary findings
The National Referral Hospital (NRH) in Honiara, Solomon Islands has faced a large-scale rodent infestation for decades posing significant risks to patient safety, infrastructure, and healthcare delivery through issues such as patients receiving bites and medical stores being contaminated…
Fungal spore count in a tertiary care hospital in Mumbai, India
Fungal spores are present in the environment. Diabetic and immunosuppressed persons are more vulnerable to such infections…
Feasibility and outcomes of integrating continuous quality improvement measures in infection prevention & control interventions at selected health facilities in Nairobi, Kenya during COVID-19
Infection prevention and control (IPC) programs are critical for safe, high-quality, and people-centered care…
Barriers and enablers to the implementation of infection prevention and control guidance in a Ugandan healthcare facility – a theory-informed qualitative study to guide intervention design
Implementing Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) guidance is crucial for reducing healthcare-associated infection (HAI) rates…
Ventilator associated pneumonia: bacterial agents and antibiogram at a Tertiary Care Centre in Kathmandu
The most common nosocomial infection seen in patients under mechanical ventilation is ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)…
Evaluation of occupational exposure in healthcare workers via a trio-strategy of pre-KAP survey, educational intervention, and post-KAP survey
Occupational exposures in form of sharps injury, splashes are common among healthcare workers (HCWs)…
Beneath the mask: evaluating compliance with the guidelines for facemask use and bacteria contamination amongst healthcare workers with patient contacts at a Nigerian Tertiary Healthcare Facility
Healthcare workers (HCWs) are the first responders in healthcare facilities and are disproportionately exposed to infectious diseases...