REVISTA ELETRÔNICA EXTENSÃO EM DEBATE

PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF HEALTHCARE-ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS AND MICROBIAL RESISTANCE IN HEALTH SERVICES IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ARAPIRACA - AL

PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF HEALTHCARE-ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS AND MICROBIAL RESISTANCE IN HEALTH SERVICES IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ARAPIRACA - AL

Michel Emerson dos Santos

Universidade Federal de Alagoas - UFAL - campus Arapiraca

Lyzandra Holanda Lopes Beserra

Universidade Federal de Alagoas - Campus Arapiraca

Gabrielle De Santana Ferreira

Universidade Federal de Alagoas - Campus Arapiraca

Maria Vitória de Souza Moreira

Universidade Federal de Alagoas - Campus Arapiraca

Letícia Figueiredo Rolim

Universidade Federal de Alagoas - Campus Arapiraca

Danielly Cantarelli de Oliveira

Universidade Federal de Alagoas - Campus Arapiraca

DOI: https://doi.org/10.28998/rexd.v24.19430

Keywords: Extensão, Infecções Relacionadas à Assistência à Saúde; Resistência Microbiana, Prevenção e Controle de Infecção, Educação Continuada

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Abstract

Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) represent a significant challenge for healthcare systems, contributing to high morbidity and mortality rates, as well as increased hospital costs. This study addresses the prevention and control of HAIs and microbial resistance in healthcare services in the municipality of Arapiraca – AL through a university extension project. The methodology involved training students and healthcare professionals, developing educational materials, conducting lectures, and collecting epidemiological data. The results indicated that continuing education contributed to the improvement of infection control practices, strengthening awareness and adherence to preventive measures. It is concluded that the integration between universities and healthcare services, through extension activities, is essential for tackling HAIs and ensuring the qualified training of future professionals in the field.

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Author Biographies

Michel Emerson dos Santos, Universidade Federal de Alagoas - UFAL - campus Arapiraca

Student of the Medicine program at the Federal University of Alagoas, Arapiraca campus. Completed a technical course in Chemistry at the Federal Institute of Sergipe, studied Biology at the Federal University of Sergipe (UFS) in 2015, and Dentistry at UFS. Has experience in the fields of Biochemistry, Psychology, and Black Population Health, as well as teaching experience.

Lyzandra Holanda Lopes Beserra, Universidade Federal de Alagoas - Campus Arapiraca

Medical Students - Federal University of Alagoas - Arapiraca Campus

Gabrielle De Santana Ferreira, Universidade Federal de Alagoas - Campus Arapiraca

Medical Students - Federal University of Alagoas - Arapiraca Campus

Maria Vitória de Souza Moreira, Universidade Federal de Alagoas - Campus Arapiraca

Medical Students - Federal University of Alagoas - Arapiraca Campus

Letícia Figueiredo Rolim, Universidade Federal de Alagoas - Campus Arapiraca

Medical Students - Federal University of Alagoas - Arapiraca Campus

Danielly Cantarelli de Oliveira, Universidade Federal de Alagoas - Campus Arapiraca

Graduated in Biomedicine from the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), Master’s and Ph.D. in Tropical Medicine from the Graduate Program in Tropical Medicine (PPGMedtrop) at UFPE. Adjunct Professor with exclusive dedication at the Federal University of Alagoas - Arapiraca Campus, in the field of Microbiology and Biosafety. Leader of the research group Healthcare-Associated Infections and Microbial Resistance. Conducts research in the following areas: Healthcare-Associated Infections; Microbial Resistance; Sexually Transmitted Infections; Phytotherapeutics and Medicinal Plants; and Biotechnology.

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