Personal protective equipment usage and compliance among healthcare workers

Abdulghani Abdulaziz Alzamzami; Marwa Mansour Al Ibrahim; Fatimah Mohammed Al Nemer; Zainab Ali Ghallab; Ayman Ali Alsulami; Abdullah Ali Alghamdi; Huda Ali Samm; Nuha Saad Alasmari; Abdulrahman Abdullah Alshamrani; Shahd Saeed Aljohani; Naif Ali Altalibi

doi:10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20250043

Authors

Abdulghani Abdulaziz Alzamzami Department of Pediatrics, Al Thager Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Marwa Mansour Al Ibrahim College of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
Fatimah Mohammed Al Nemer Department of Pediatrics, Maternity and Children Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Zainab Ali Ghallab Maternity and Children Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Ayman Ali Alsulami College of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Abdullah Ali Alghamdi Department of Family Medicine, Alsulimaniah Primary Health Care, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Huda Ali Samm Home Health Care Department, Jazan Health Cluster, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
Nuha Saad Alasmari Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Abdulrahman Abdullah Alshamrani College of Medicine, University of Bisha, Bisha, Saudi Arabia
Shahd Saeed Aljohani College of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Naif Ali Altalibi College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20250043

Keywords:

Compliance, Healthcare workers, Infectious diseases, PPE

Abstract

This review delves into personal protective equipment (PPE) usage and adherence among healthcare professionals. The research highlights the role of knowledge and awareness in shaping compliance behaviors, stressing the importance of education and training initiatives. Factors like discomfort, perceived risk, and cognitive beliefs at a level with organizational culture, leadership, and a positive safety environment impact compliance result. The benefits of using PPE range from preventing healthcare-associated infections to promoting the well-being of healthcare workers. Successful clinical management involves evidence-based policy creation, thorough education and training programs, strategic resource distribution, and ongoing assessment. Leadership and organizational culture are drivers that cultivate a safety-oriented culture and adherence to PPE protocols. Given the evolving nature of diseases, guidelines need updates alongside contingency plans for potential outbreaks or pandemics. As healthcare institutions aim to enhance compliance levels, the insights from this review offer direction for managers and policymakers by laying a foundation for improving safety standards and strengthening overall healthcare systems.

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