Introduction: Infection control is a cornerstone of safe healthcare delivery and is essential to prevent the spread of infections within hospital environments. Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) remain a significant global public health challenge, leading to increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. According to the World Health Organization, millions of patients are affected by HAIs each year, with a disproportionately higher burden in low- and middle-income countries (Allegranzi et al., 2011). Among healthcare staff, sanitary workers play a vital role in maintaining hospital hygiene and preventing infection transmission through proper waste management, environmental sanitation, and adherence to infection control measures. Methodology: The study employed a quasi-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test design to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured infection control training programme on the practice of sanitary workers in selected government hospitals of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. A total of 60 participants were selected using non-probability convenient sampling. Pre-test data were collected using a structured observation checklist to assess adherence to infection control practices. Following the pre-test, participants received the structured training programme, after which a post-test was conducted. Ethical approval and informed consent were obtained. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, paired t-test, and chi-square test at a significance level of p<0.05. Results: The findings demonstrated a significant improvement in infection control practices after the training programme. Pre-test scores indicated moderate adherence, while post-test scores reflected substantial improvement in practical skills. The mean practice score increased from 10.00 (49.98%) in the pre-test to 16.55 (82.73%) post-intervention, with a mean enhancement of 6.55 (32.75%). The paired t-test value (t = 60.59, df = 59, p<0.05) confirmed the programme’s effectiveness. Among socio-demographic variables, the source of health information was significantly associated with pre-test practice levels (?² = 16.50, df = 4, p = 0.0025), highlighting the importance of structured hospital training in shaping safe practices.
Experimental study, Effectiveness, Structured training programme, Infection control practices, Sanitary workers, Hospital settings.
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