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Sterilization processes are essential in ensuring patient safety and maintaining the quality of healthcare services, particularly in invasive procedures such as needle-guided biopsies. In radiologic practice, strict adherence to sterilization standards is necessary to minimize contamination risks and ensure procedural accuracy. However, variations in knowledge, compliance, and performance among radiologic technologists have been observed.This study examined the relationship between knowledge, compliance, and performance in infection control protocols among radiologic technologists in selected private hospitals in Las Piñas City. A descriptive-correlational research design was utilized, employing a validated researcher-made questionnaire. Data ere analyzed using weighted mean and Pearson’s correlation.Findings revealed that respondents demonstrated high levels of knowledge (3.47), compliance (3.55), and performance (3.50) in sterilization protocols. Correlation analysis indicated a moderate to high positive relationship between knowledge and compliance, and varying degrees of positive relationship between knowledge and performance, as well as compliance and performance.The study concludes that while radiologic technologists generally adhere to sterilization protocols, areas for improvement remain. Continuous training, regular monitoring, and reinforcement of standard protocols are recommended to further enhance compliance and performance in clinical practice.
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