Bowmer, G, Latchford, G orcid.org/0000-0003-1635-3022, Duff, A et al. (4 more authors) (2017) Adherence to infection prevention and control guidelines: A vignette-based study of decision-making and risk-taking in young adults with cystic fibrosis. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 16 (1). pp. 146-150. ISSN 1569-1993
Abstract
Balancing cystic fibrosis (CF) care with demands of normal life is associated with decreased adherence to infection prevention and control (IPC) guidelines. Adults with CF, aged 18-25 years, were invited to participate via UK CF Trust social media platforms. An online survey evaluated participants' decision-making in nine clinician-rated vignettes and assessed the perceived influence of infection-related information sources.Participants (n=87, mean 21.4years [SD=2.45]; 75% female) were less likely to engage in the high-risk scenarios, although demonstrated greater awareness of cross-infection than environmental risks. Associations between risk-perception and willingness to participate in five vignette-based hypothetical activities were significant (p<0.05). Thematic analysis emphasised influences of past experience and a need to achieve good quality of life. Knowledge gaps were evident.People with CF make decisions that discriminate between risk-levels but are not always based on robust knowledge. They also show some inclination towards engaging in risky behaviours.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2016 European Cystic Fibrosis Society. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. This is an author produced version of a paper published in Journal of Cystic Fibrosis. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | cystic fibrosis, adherence, infection prevention and control, decision-making, cross-infection. |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Medicine (Leeds) > Leeds Institute of Health Sciences (Leeds) > Academic Unit of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences (Leeds) The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Psychology (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 10 Oct 2016 10:33 |
Last Modified: | 28 Sep 2017 13:02 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcf.2016.09.001 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.jcf.2016.09.001 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:105708 |