Journal of athletic training · 2011
Certified athletic trainers' knowledge of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and common disinfectants.
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Kahanov Leamor, Gilmore Elizabeth J, Eberman Lindsey E, Roberts Jeffrey, Semerjian Tamar, Baldwin Linda
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CONTEXT: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections are increasingly common in athletic settings. The MRSA knowledge and infection-control practices of certified athletic trainers (ATs) and the cleanliness of the athletic training room are important factors in preventing MRSA infections.
OBJECTIVE: To assess knowledge of MRSA and the use of common disinfectants among ATs and to explore their infection-control practices.
DESIGN: Cross-sectional study.
SETTING: High school and collegiate athletic training rooms.
PATIENTS OR OTHER PARTICIPANTS: A total of 163 ATs from National Collegiate Athletic Association Divisions I, II, and III and high schools, representing all 10 National Athletic Trainers' Association districts.
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Frequencies, analyses of variance, and χ(2) tests were used to assess current practices and opinions and relationships between factors.
RESULTS: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus was perceived as a national problem by 92% of respondents; 57% perceived MRSA as a problem in their practice setting. Most respondents had treated general infections (88%), staphylococcal infections (75%), and MRSA infections (57%). Male sex was associated with treating all 3 types of infections (χ(2) test, P < .05). Noncurriculum education was associated with a lack of recognition of environmental issues as risk factors and with the use of isopropyl alcohol for disinfection (χ(2) test, P < .05). For example, 10% of respondents did not recognize that contaminated whirlpools can be a source of MRSA infection. Respondents also incorrectly identified effective cleaning solutions. Thirty percent of respondents cleaned their hands frequently or sometimes before treating each athlete and 35% cleaned their hands sometimes, occasionally, or never after seeing each athlete.
CONCLUSIONS: The majority of ATs were informed about MRSA and made correct disinfection choices. However, improvements are still needed, and not all ATs were using proper disinfection practices.
OBJECTIVE: To assess knowledge of MRSA and the use of common disinfectants among ATs and to explore their infection-control practices.
DESIGN: Cross-sectional study.
SETTING: High school and collegiate athletic training rooms.
PATIENTS OR OTHER PARTICIPANTS: A total of 163 ATs from National Collegiate Athletic Association Divisions I, II, and III and high schools, representing all 10 National Athletic Trainers' Association districts.
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Frequencies, analyses of variance, and χ(2) tests were used to assess current practices and opinions and relationships between factors.
RESULTS: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus was perceived as a national problem by 92% of respondents; 57% perceived MRSA as a problem in their practice setting. Most respondents had treated general infections (88%), staphylococcal infections (75%), and MRSA infections (57%). Male sex was associated with treating all 3 types of infections (χ(2) test, P < .05). Noncurriculum education was associated with a lack of recognition of environmental issues as risk factors and with the use of isopropyl alcohol for disinfection (χ(2) test, P < .05). For example, 10% of respondents did not recognize that contaminated whirlpools can be a source of MRSA infection. Respondents also incorrectly identified effective cleaning solutions. Thirty percent of respondents cleaned their hands frequently or sometimes before treating each athlete and 35% cleaned their hands sometimes, occasionally, or never after seeing each athlete.
CONCLUSIONS: The majority of ATs were informed about MRSA and made correct disinfection choices. However, improvements are still needed, and not all ATs were using proper disinfection practices.
Предметные рубрики MeSH
2-PropanolCommunicable Disease ControlCross-Sectional StudiesDisinfectantsEducational StatusFemaleHand DisinfectionHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansMaleMethicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureusRisk FactorsSex FactorsSportsSports MedicineStaphylococcal InfectionsSurveys and Questionnaires