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This research delved into the critical role of infection prevention and control in enhancinghospital care quality, particularly at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital.The primary aim was twofold: to identify risk factors associated with inadequate infectioncontrol and to evaluate the utilization of existing infection control measures amonghospital staff. Conducted as a descriptive cross-sectional study within the hospitalpremises in Bushenyi District, the research engaged 100 respondents comprising variousstaff members employed at the institution, assessing their awareness of infection controlthrough structured questionnaires. Although random sampling of 10 staff members wasinstrumental in refining the questionnaire for suitability, their results weren't incorporatedinto this study's findings. The respondent demographics showcased a predominantrepresentation of nurses, with a majority being female employees and nearly four-fifthshaving worked at the hospital for less than four years. Notably, half of the respondentsidentified airborne infections as the most prevalent in the hospital setting. The studyhighlighted a positive inclination toward infection control tasks, with over 80% ofparticipants acknowledging the effectiveness of infection control practices in curtailing thespread of infections among patients. Despite this awareness, the findings indicated amoderate level of overall awareness regarding infection control measures. While more thanhalf of the respondents expressed favorable views on infection control practices and theutilization of available resources such as gloves, aprons, and hand hygiene, theimplementation and adherence to standard precautions fell short of optimal levels. Inconclusion, the study revealed a moderate level of awareness regarding infection controlmeasures among hospital staff, with a majority holding positive attitudes toward theutilization of available resources. However, the actual implementation and adherence tostandard precautions appeared suboptimal, signaling the need for enhanced efforts tobolster practice and compliance within the hospital setting.