Publications by authors named "Malak Aloufi"
Article Synopsis
- HAIs, or healthcare-associated infections, are a major issue in hospitals, leading to higher rates of illness, death, and healthcare expenses, and this study focused on their prevalence and influencing factors at a specific hospital in Saudi Arabia.
- The research involved inpatients aged 18 and older, using established guidelines for data collection, and the analysis included various statistical methods to identify socio-demographic and clinical characteristics.
- Among the 318 participants, common conditions like hypertension and diabetes were noted, with catheter-associated urinary tract infections and central line-associated bloodstream infections being the most frequent HAIs, influenced by various health factors and symptoms.
