Title: Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Training Among Intern Doctors at Juba Teaching Hospital, South Sudan

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Title: Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Training Among Intern Doctors at Juba Teaching Hospital, South Sudan

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Buga Charles George Kenyi bugakenyi0@gmail.com Juba Teaching Hospital South Sudan Internal medicine Juba South Sudan *

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Rita Poni ritaponi@gmail.com Juba Teaching Hospital South Sudan Internal Medicine Juba South Sudan -

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Introduction

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) remain a persistent threat to patient safety, particularly in low-resource healthcare settings. Medical interns, often at the forefront of patient care, play a critical role in infection prevention. However, gaps in infection prevention and control (IPC) training contribute to unsafe clinical practices. This study evaluated the level of IPC knowledge, attitudes, and practices among medical interns and examined the impact of a short, structured training intervention.

Methods

A cross-sectional pre- and post-intervention study was conducted among 80 medical interns at a tertiary teaching hospital in 2025. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire assessing IPC knowledge and self-reported compliance with standard precautions. Participants underwent a one-day IPC training session focusing on hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment, and medical waste management. Changes in knowledge and practice scores were analyzed using paired t-tests.

Results

Prior to training, 43% of interns demonstrated adequate IPC knowledge, and 36% reported consistent adherence to hand hygiene protocols. Following the intervention, knowledge scores improved significantly to 86%, and reported compliance increased to 78% (p < 0.01). Common barriers identified included inadequate PPE supplies, high patient load, and lack of continuous supervision.

Conclusion

A short, structured IPC training program effectively improved interns’ knowledge and self-reported practices in a low-resource clinical environment. Integrating IPC training into internship orientation and providing regular refresher sessions may enhance compliance and reduce HAIs in teaching hospitals.

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