Compliance with Infection Prevention and Control Practices Among Allied Health Sciences Students in Jordan: Predictors and Educational Implications.

This study assessed infection prevention and control (IPC) compliance among allied health students during clinical practices and explored its association with knowledge, attitude and educational factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted among allied health students using a self-administered questionnaire on IPC knowledge, attitudes, and practices. Multivariable logistic regression identified predictors of compliance. Among 635 participants (mean age of 21.3 (± 1.5) years; 79.5% females), 59.1% were classified as IPC compliant. Higher compliance was independently associated with greater knowledge (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 1.16, 95% CI: 1.09-1.23; p < 0.001), more positive attitudes (aOR = 1.04, 95% CI: 1.01-1.07; p = 0.004), prior infection-prevention training (aOR = 1.64, 95% CI: 1.16-2.31; p = 0.005), and more seniority (aOR = 1.43, 95% CI: 1.01-2.02; p = 0.045). IPC compliance among allied health students was suboptimal. Integrating recurring, practical IPC training into allied health curricula may enhance compliance and strengthen infection control in clinical education.