Adherence to precautions for preventing the transmission of microorganisms in primary health care: a qualitative study.
Michely Aparecida Cardoso MaroldiAdriana Maria da Silva FelixAna Angélica Lima DiasJulia Yaeko KawagoeMaria Clara PadovezeSílvia Alice FerreiraSílvia Helena Zem-MascarenhasStephen TimmonsRosely Moralez FigueiredoPublished in: BMC nursing (2017)
The study points out the need to provide in-service training for professionals on the transmission of microorganisms in primary health care to ensure adequate level of risk perception and knowledge. Further recommendations include investment to improve infrastructure to facilitate adherence to precautions and to minimize the risk of disease transmission for both patients and health care workers.