Mariem Ben Hmida
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Mariem Ben Hmida has a total of 9 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Aelita Sargsyan
TB Research and Prevention Centre, Yerevan 0014, Armenia
1 shared publication - Hanen Maamri
Community Health and Epidemiology Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax 3023, Tunisia
1 shared publication - Houda Ben Ayed
Hygiene Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax 3023, Tunisia
1 shared publication - Maissa Ben Jmaa
Community Health and Epidemiology Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax 3023, Tunisia
1 shared publication - Maroua Trigui
Faculty of Medicine University of Sfax Sfax Tunisia
1 shared publication - Mondher Kassis
Hygiene Department, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax 3023, Tunisia
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 11 June 2025
- Published by MDPI AG in Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
- Vol. 10 (6) , 162
From Knowledge to Practice: The Effect of Multimodal Strategies on Hand Hygiene Improvement in Tunisia
Hand hygiene reduces healthcare-associated infections. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the multimodal hand hygiene strategy to improve hand hygiene. To compare hand hygiene knowledge and compliance of healthcare practitioners (HCPs) before and after the implementation of the WHO multimodal strategy, a before-and-after cross-sectional study was conducted in two Tunisian University Hospitals (2019–2023). Hand hygiene knowledge and compliance were assessed using the WHO questionnaire and observation tool. In 2019, 42 of 246 HCPs (17%) correctly answered ≥80% of 25 questions on hand hygiene knowledge. By 2023, this increased to 47 HCPs (19%). Knowledge on hand hygiene significantly improved for 10 out of 25 questions (12–38% increases) but declined for eight questions (5–40% decreases). Seven questions showed no significant changes in knowledge. Overall hand hygiene compliance increased from 21% in 2019 to 40% in 2023 (p < 0.001). Improvements were observed across the hospital departments (p < 0.001) and staff categories (p < 0.001). In 2023, the lowest hand hygiene compliance was for/before touching a patient (29%), and before clean/aseptic procedures (37%). Hand hygiene compliance was improved, but progress fell short of the WHO’s desired 80% target. Sustained efforts and complementary interventions are needed to accelerate progress and achieve the desired outcomes.
- 11 June 2025
- Published by MDPI AG in Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
- Vol. 10 (6) , 162
Open AccessFrom Knowledge to Practice: The Effect of Multimodal Strategies on Hand Hygiene Improvement in Tunisia
Hand hygiene reduces healthcare-associated infections. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the multimodal hand hygiene strategy to improve hand hygiene. To compare hand hygiene knowledge and compliance of healthcare practitioners (HCPs) before and after the implementation of the WHO multimodal strategy, a before-and-after cross-sectional study was conducted in two Tunisian University Hospitals (2019–2023). Hand hygiene knowledge and compliance were assessed using the WHO questionnaire and observation tool. In 2019, 42 of 246 HCPs (17%) correctly answered ≥80% of 25 questions on hand hygiene knowledge. By 2023, this increased to 47 HCPs (19%). Knowledge on hand hygiene significantly improved for 10 out of 25 questions (12–38% increases) but declined for eight questions (5–40% decreases). Seven questions showed no significant changes in knowledge. Overall hand hygiene compliance increased from 21% in 2019 to 40% in 2023 (p < 0.001). Improvements were observed across the hospital departments (p < 0.001) and staff categories (p < 0.001). In 2023, the lowest hand hygiene compliance was for/before touching a patient (29%), and before clean/aseptic procedures (37%). Hand hygiene compliance was improved, but progress fell short of the WHO’s desired 80% target. Sustained efforts and complementary interventions are needed to accelerate progress and achieve the desired outcomes.