Abstract
Although most of the central line-associated bloodstream infections can be prevented by following evidence-based recommendations, the extent to which these guidelines are followed in Libyan hospitals and their intensive care units remains unclear. This cross-sectional study aims to evaluate medical staff’s behavior, knowledge, and attitudes toward the prevention of central line-associated bloodstream infections. A standardized structural questionnaire (The CLABSI TAP Facility Assessment Tool V4.0 - last updated May 2022) was distributed to healthcare providers working at Tripoli Children's Teaching Hospital from March 2024 to June 2024. The questionnaire collected data on demographic and occupational traits as well as awareness of evidence-based strategies for CLABSI prevention. 49 staff physicians and nurses from Tripoli Children's Teaching Hospital were chosen using an easy sampling technique. Most participants showed good knowledge about central line insertion sites and techniques, but there is a considerable gap in adherence to established safety practices. Several expressed dissatisfactions with current infection control measures, highlighting the critical need for enhanced training and stricter enforcement of guidelines.