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The study aimed to identify factors affecting hospital infection prevention and control practices among medicalpersonnel at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital in Ishaka, Uganda. The research was conductedusing a quantitative descriptive research design. The result revealed that 76% of respondents felt they hadsufficient knowledge about infection control and prevention practices. However, 34% of respondents foundprecautionary measures interfered with their work, and 70% recap needles after use. Only 32% reported a 0.3%chance of acquiring HIV after a needle stick injury. The study also showed 44% of respondents had receivedtraining on hand washing within 6 months. Most respondents 78% were able to wash hands before and afterprocedures. Only 44% of respondents had received training on waste segregation within a 6-month period. Policiesand guidelines also influenced infection prevention and control practices. 52% of respondents considered thehospital infection prevention and control committee active, and 78% of them believed that waste segregation andpost-exposure prophylaxis policies were available in their departments. The study found that hand washing isbeing carried out as recommended due to adequate on-the-job training. However, 54% of staff perceive handwashing as a challenge, and 78% were able to wash hands before and after every procedure as recommended. Only30% of workers have access to a regular supply of soap and detergents for washing hands. Waste segregation isbeing practiced as recommended, but challenges persist for medical personnel. The management team shouldintegrate infection prevention and control into the regular supervision of healthcare providers. The study suggeststhat promoting hand washing in a hospital requires adequate training, facilities, supplies, staffing, and a positiveattitude. It recommends frequent hand washing training, accessible running water infrastructure, disposabletowels, and soap and detergents. Staff should be trained on attitude change and proper waste segregation.