Knowledge of health workers towards the prevention of healthcare associated infections at Kajjansi Health center IV. A cross-sectional study.

Background Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) are largely preventable but remain a major public health concern, especially in resource-limited settings. This study aims to assess the knowledge of health workers towards the prevention of healthcare-associated infections at Kajjansi Health Centre IV. Methodology A descriptive cross-sectional study design was employed. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires from health workers who were present and consented during the data collection period, selected through purposive sampling. Data were analyzed manually using Microsoft Excel and presented using pie charts and bar graphs. Results Most respondents, 20 (41.7%), were aged 26–35 years, while only 3 (6.2%) were aged 51–65 years. Females constituted 28 (58.3%) of the participants. A similar proportion, 15 (31.3%), had either 1–5 years or 6–10 years of work experience, whereas only 3 (6.3%) had more than 15 years of experience. 18 (37.5%) held certificates, and only 1 (2.1%) belonged to other categories. Respondents demonstrated adequate awareness of infection prevention protocols, modes of transmission, and common causative organisms. They expressed concern about acquiring infections and acknowledged the importance of guidelines and training. Conclusion Health workers at Kajjansi Health Centre IV demonstrated generally good knowledge of infection prevention and control measures. Recommendations Kajjansi Health Centre IV should strengthen and regularly conduct in-service training programs focused on infection prevention and control to enhance health workers’ knowledge.