Table 1 (abstract A11). Questionnaire and observation results by respondent occupation
| Â | All Participants | Medical Doctors and Clinical Officers | Other Health Care Workers | Significance (p) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Correct Hand Hygiene Procedure Used | 9.2 % | 11.1 % | 8.4 % | - |
Hand Rub Used | 6.9 % | 13.9 % | 4.2 % | - |
Handwashing Used | 7.6 % | 11.1 % | 6.3 % | - |
Gloves Used | 57.3 % | 52.8 % | 59.0 % | - |
Total Knowledge Score | 56.3 % | 56.0 % | 56.5 % | - |
Did you receive formal training on hand hygiene in the last three years? | 66.7 % | 100.0 % | 50.0 % | .027 ** |
On average, in what percentage of situations requiring hand hygiene do healthcare workers in your hospital actually perform hand hygiene, either by handrubbing or handwashing? | 76.8 % | 66.0 % | 82.1 % | - |
What is the effectiveness of hand hygiene in preventing healthcare-associated infection? (1-4) | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.8 | - |