Abstract
Sterile technique practices are cornerstone to prevent infection in gynecology and obstetrics department that play a critical role to safeguard patient health during gynecological procedures. Gynecologists and other gynae operating room staff must strictly adhere to the standard sterile protocols to reduce the risk of surgical site infections, promote healing process and to minimize complications. The study aims to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practice among gynae operating room staff on sterile techniques at Mardan Medical Complex, Mardan. A cross-sectional descriptive design was used, and data were collected from 110 staff members using a closed-ended structured questionnaire. The instrument assessed demographic information, and contained dedicated sections for knowledge, attitude, and practice, each measured on a 4-point Likert scale. A non-probability convenience sampling technique was used. All statistical investigations was performed by using IBM SPSS Version-22. Chi-square test was used to determine the association among knowledge, attitude and practice of sterile techniques. The findings revealed that the majority of participants demonstrated high knowledge (88.71%), a positive attitude (93.85%), and good practice (91.5%) toward sterile techniques. The knowledge, attitude and practice regarding the sterile techniques varied across different groups; the staff aged 31-40 years demonstrated the highest score in all three categories. In terms of education, staff with a BS (Bachelor of Science) degree had the highest knowledge (89.85%) and practice (92.80%). Staff with more than 10 years of experience unequivocally led all groups with the highest knowledge, attitude and practice. By designation, Technicians/Technologists scored higher in knowledge and attitude, while Gynecologists/Surgeons had a slightly higher practice score. A statistically significant relationships was found between knowledge, attitude, and practice (p < 0.001). The study recommends regular workshops, monitoring, and reinforcement of infection prevention practices to ensure patient safety and reduce surgical site infections in gynecological settings.