Table 6 Infection, Precaution and Control (IPC) measures practiced by HCWs in Kasese and Rubirizi Districts, Uganda
Precaution | Kasese (N = 148) %(n) | Rubirizi (N = 39) %(n) | Total (N = 187) %(n) |
|---|---|---|---|
Hand washing before and after touching patient | 47.3(70) | 56.4(22) | 49.25(92) |
Wearing gloves | 91.2(135) | 92.3(36) | 91.4(171) |
Use of face masks | 72.3(107) | 89.7(35) | 75.9(142) |
Use of goggles | 44.6(66) | 53.8(21) | 46.5(87) |
Avoid recapping of needles | 30.4(45) | 35.95(14) | 31.6(59) |
Use of sharp boxes | 42.65(63) | 46.2(18) | 43.3(81) |
Safe waste disposal | 59.9(88) | 64.1(25) | 60.4(113) |
Disinfection of equipment before use for another | 45.3(67) | 66.7(26) | 49.7(93) |