Observational Study
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World J Crit Care Med. Jun 9, 2023; 12(3): 176-187
Published online Jun 9, 2023. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v12.i3.176
Table 1 Demographic profile of the respondents and scores achieved by the level of knowledge

Number of respondents (%)

Number of respondents (%)
World Bank income classificationWorking experience (yr)
High-income countries608 (45.6)< 2 yr232 (17.4)
Upper middle-income countries 69 (5.2)2-5 yr354 (26.6)
Lower middle-income countries656 (49.2)5-10 yr351 (26.3)
> 10 yr396 (29.7)
Score attained by level of knowledge
Proficient (81%-100%)480 (36)Type of ICU
Above average (61%-80%)472 (35.4)Medical and Surgical ICU607 (45.5)
Average (41%-60%)296 (22.2)Medical ICU408 (30.6)
Below average (≤ 40%) 85 (6.4)Others318 (23.9)
Type of hospitalSize of ICU (number of beds)
Corporate/private524 (39)< 25 bedded1056 (79.2)
Medical college/university hospital239 (18)25-100 bedded251 (18.8)
Public/government570 (43)> 100 bedded26 (2.0)
Hospital accreditationOperating model of ICU
International606 (45.5)Closed ICU620 (46.5)
National442 (33.2)Open ICU355 (26.6)
None285 (21.4)Semi-closed ICU358 (26.9)
Teaching status
Non-teaching422 (31.7)
Teaching911 (68.3)

  • Citation: Sodhi K, Chanchalani G, Arya M, Shrestha GS, Chandwani JN, Kumar M, Kansal MG, Ashrafuzzaman M, Mudalige AD, Al Tayar A, Mansour B, Saeed HM, Hashmi M, Das M, Al Shirawi NN, Mathias R, Ahmed WO, Sharma A, Agarwal D, Nasa P. Knowledge and awareness of infection control practices among nursing professionals: A cross-sectional survey from South Asia and the Middle East. World J Crit Care Med 2023; 12(3): 176-187
  • URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3141/full/v12/i3/176.htm
  • DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5492/wjccm.v12.i3.176