Abstract
BACKGROUND: Hospital-acquired infection (HAI) is a problem confronting developing countries. Education programmes have been shown to be effective in increasing awareness and changing practice in health professionals. METHODS: Practice change in health professionals who completed an Infection Prevention and Management Course in Tanzania was explored via focus group 12 months after completion of the course. FINDINGS: Positive changes in infection control practice were found, along with barriers to more widespread change. CONCLUSIONS: Providing tailored and continuing education programs to hospital staff, including managers, is recommended.