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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The role of povidone-iodine versus saline irrigation in preventing surgical site infections in high body mass index patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Surgical site infections (SSIs) are common complications post-surgery, associated with increased morbidity, healthcare costs, and prolonged recovery…
A scoping review of published reports of the infection prevention and control assessment framework: a comparison to the findings of the global report on infection prevention and control
The World Health Organization (WHO) published the Global Report on Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) in 2022, highlighting both achievements and areas for improvement in IPC practices globally…
Do reusables pose greater infectious risks than disposables for consumer goods? A systematic literature review
Increased concern over climate change and the emergence of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus resulted in a clash of political directives around reusable and disposable food serviceware…
Towards a framework for a collaborative support model to assist infection prevention and control programmes in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review
Infection prevention and control (IPC) in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) is reported to be poorly supported because of limits in financial, human and physical resources and competing priorities in health budgets…
Nudges as a suitable and effective intervention to improve hand hygiene compliance among healthcare workers in patient care settings: a narrative review
Hand hygiene among healthcare workers (HCWs) is critical to preventing harm to patients in the process of healthcare delivery by minimising healthcare-associated infections (HCAI) in patient care settings…