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Factors Influencing Infection Control Performance Among Healthcare Workers in Long-Term Care Facilities: A Cross-Sectional Study

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: This study aimed to investigate the factors influencing infection control performance among healthcare workers in long-term care facilities using self-administered questionnaires. Methods: This cross-sectional study included a total of 180 healthcare workers selected from 2 representative medium-to-large long-term care facilities in the Gwangju and Jeonnam regions of the Republic of Korea. Individuals with less than 3 months of work experience were excluded. Results: Statistical analyses showed significant differences in organizational culture for infection control based on educational level ( F = 7.414, P < .001), and in the infection prevention environment based on both occupation ( F = 3.217, P = .042) and educational level ( F = 2.739, P = .045). Multiple regression analysis revealed that perception of standard infection control guidelines (β = .223, P = .001) and organizational culture (β = .479, P < .001) were significant predictors of infection control performance. Conclusion: These findings suggest that strengthening institutional infection prevention systems and fostering a culture of infection safety can improve occupational health outcomes and reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections in long-term care settings.

Source: INQUIRY The Journal of Health Care Organization Provision and Financing

Authors: Yon Hee Seo, Kyong Ah Cho

Institutions: Gyeongkuk National University, Gwangju University

Language: English

Topic: Infection Control in Healthcare

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,400

Funders: National Research Foundation, National Research Foundation of Korea, Ministry of Science and ICT, South Korea