Background Most countries practice some form of infection control (IC) to minimize hospital-acquired infections. There is still considerable diversity in IC activities in Turkey. Little is known about practical issues and perceptions of physicians regarding IC in Turkey. Methods: The authors developed an 11-item questionnaire addressing questions on IC activities. Physicians attending a national infection control meeting (n = 285) were asked to participate. Results: The response rate was 86%. Respondents from nonuniversity teaching hospitals stated a higher involvement in IC. Physicians from university hospitals were in greater need of IC training. C