To assess the level of knowledge regarding surgical site infections among medical students at Jazan University, Saudi Arabia

Jalal Abu Halimah; Abdullah Yahya Ahmed Madkhali; Ali Yahya Ahmed Madkhali; Naif Ali Hassan Gharwi; Hassan Ali Jaafari; Ahmad Ali Abdu Fagehi; Amro Ali Hakami; Hamzah Mohammed Dhaafi Qawfashi; Eyad Mater Gofashi; Teaf Jamal Mohammed Holbah; Ali Ahmad Daghriri; Layla Ahmed Ali Dobea; Mawadh Mohammed Hawi; Fahad Hassan Moafa; Anas Ahmed

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IJMDC. 2024; 8(7): 1600-1607

doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1714931882

To assess the level of knowledge regarding surgical site infections among medical students at Jazan University, Saudi Arabia

Jalal Abu Halimah, Abdullah Yahya Ahmed Madkhali, Ali Yahya Ahmed Madkhali, Naif Ali Hassan Gharwi, Hassan Ali Jaafari, Ahmad Ali Abdu Fagehi, Amro Ali Hakami, Hamzah Mohammed Dhaafi Qawfashi, Eyad Mater Gofashi, Teaf Jamal Mohammed Holbah, Ali Ahmad Daghriri, Layla Ahmed Ali Dobea, Mawadh Mohammed Hawi, Fahad Hassan Moafa, Anas Ahmed.

Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to assess the knowledge levels of medical students at Jazan University, Saudi Arabia, regarding surgical site infection (SSI) and its related factors.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among medical students at Jazan University using a validated online questionnaire that was distributed to the participants via social media platforms.
Results: The majority of participants (91.7%) demonstrated poor knowledge regarding SSIs, with only a small proportion (8.3%) exhibiting good knowledge. While no significant differences were observed based on age or study year. A marginally significant association was found between gender and knowledge levels. Participants who had previously studied the surgery module demonstrated higher levels of knowledge compared to those who had not. Areas of least knowledge included the appropriate timing for administering prophylactic antibiotics, the prevalence of SSIs, and wound classification.
Conclusion: The study highlighted significant gaps in knowledge among medical students at Jazan University regarding SSIs and related preventive measures. Targeted educational interventions and focused training programs are warranted to address these deficiencies and enhance overall knowledge levels among medical students. Improving understanding and awareness of key concepts related to SSI prevention and management is essential for mitigating the burden of SSIs and improving patient outcomes in healthcare settings.

Key words: Assessment, knowledge, surgical site infections, medical students, Saudi Arabia

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Halimah JA, Madkhali AYA, Madkhali AYA, Gharwi NAH, Jaafari HA, Fagehi AAA, Hakami AA, Qawfashi HMD, Gofashi EM, Holbah TJM, Daghriri AA, Dobea LAA, Hawi MM, Moafa FH, Ahmed A. To assess the level of knowledge regarding surgical site infections among medical students at Jazan University, Saudi Arabia. IJMDC. 2024; 8(7): 1600-1607. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1714931882

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Halimah JA, Madkhali AYA, Madkhali AYA, Gharwi NAH, Jaafari HA, Fagehi AAA, Hakami AA, Qawfashi HMD, Gofashi EM, Holbah TJM, Daghriri AA, Dobea LAA, Hawi MM, Moafa FH, Ahmed A. To assess the level of knowledge regarding surgical site infections among medical students at Jazan University, Saudi Arabia. https://www.ijmdc.com/?mno=200549 [Access: August 10, 2024]. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1714931882

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Halimah JA, Madkhali AYA, Madkhali AYA, Gharwi NAH, Jaafari HA, Fagehi AAA, Hakami AA, Qawfashi HMD, Gofashi EM, Holbah TJM, Daghriri AA, Dobea LAA, Hawi MM, Moafa FH, Ahmed A. To assess the level of knowledge regarding surgical site infections among medical students at Jazan University, Saudi Arabia. IJMDC. 2024; 8(7): 1600-1607. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1714931882

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Halimah JA, Madkhali AYA, Madkhali AYA, Gharwi NAH, Jaafari HA, Fagehi AAA, Hakami AA, Qawfashi HMD, Gofashi EM, Holbah TJM, Daghriri AA, Dobea LAA, Hawi MM, Moafa FH, Ahmed A. To assess the level of knowledge regarding surgical site infections among medical students at Jazan University, Saudi Arabia. IJMDC. (2024), [cited August 10, 2024]; 8(7): 1600-1607. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1714931882

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Halimah, J. A., Madkhali, . A. Y. A., Madkhali, . A. Y. A., Gharwi, . N. A. H., Jaafari, . H. A., Fagehi, . A. A. A., Hakami, . A. A., Qawfashi, . H. M. D., Gofashi, . E. M., Holbah, . T. J. M., Daghriri, . A. A., Dobea, . L. A. A., Hawi, . M. M., Moafa, . F. H. & Ahmed, . A. (2024) To assess the level of knowledge regarding surgical site infections among medical students at Jazan University, Saudi Arabia. IJMDC, 8 (7), 1600-1607. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1714931882

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Halimah, Jalal Abu, Abdullah Yahya Ahmed Madkhali, Ali Yahya Ahmed Madkhali, Naif Ali Hassan Gharwi, Hassan Ali Jaafari, Ahmad Ali Abdu Fagehi, Amro Ali Hakami, Hamzah Mohammed Dhaafi Qawfashi, Eyad Mater Gofashi, Teaf Jamal Mohammed Holbah, Ali Ahmad Daghriri, Layla Ahmed Ali Dobea, Mawadh Mohammed Hawi, Fahad Hassan Moafa, and Anas Ahmed. 2024. To assess the level of knowledge regarding surgical site infections among medical students at Jazan University, Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 8 (7), 1600-1607. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1714931882

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Halimah, Jalal Abu, Abdullah Yahya Ahmed Madkhali, Ali Yahya Ahmed Madkhali, Naif Ali Hassan Gharwi, Hassan Ali Jaafari, Ahmad Ali Abdu Fagehi, Amro Ali Hakami, Hamzah Mohammed Dhaafi Qawfashi, Eyad Mater Gofashi, Teaf Jamal Mohammed Holbah, Ali Ahmad Daghriri, Layla Ahmed Ali Dobea, Mawadh Mohammed Hawi, Fahad Hassan Moafa, and Anas Ahmed. "To assess the level of knowledge regarding surgical site infections among medical students at Jazan University, Saudi Arabia." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 8 (2024), 1600-1607. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1714931882

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Halimah, Jalal Abu, Abdullah Yahya Ahmed Madkhali, Ali Yahya Ahmed Madkhali, Naif Ali Hassan Gharwi, Hassan Ali Jaafari, Ahmad Ali Abdu Fagehi, Amro Ali Hakami, Hamzah Mohammed Dhaafi Qawfashi, Eyad Mater Gofashi, Teaf Jamal Mohammed Holbah, Ali Ahmad Daghriri, Layla Ahmed Ali Dobea, Mawadh Mohammed Hawi, Fahad Hassan Moafa, and Anas Ahmed. "To assess the level of knowledge regarding surgical site infections among medical students at Jazan University, Saudi Arabia." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 8.7 (2024), 1600-1607. Print. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1714931882

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Halimah, J. A., Madkhali, . A. Y. A., Madkhali, . A. Y. A., Gharwi, . N. A. H., Jaafari, . H. A., Fagehi, . A. A. A., Hakami, . A. A., Qawfashi, . H. M. D., Gofashi, . E. M., Holbah, . T. J. M., Daghriri, . A. A., Dobea, . L. A. A., Hawi, . M. M., Moafa, . F. H. & Ahmed, . A. (2024) To assess the level of knowledge regarding surgical site infections among medical students at Jazan University, Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 8 (7), 1600-1607. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1714931882

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