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Table 2 Perceived compliance with infection prevention and control standards among the healthcare workers in NBER, 2021

From: Factors influencing healthcare workers’ perceived compliance with infection prevention and control standards, North Bank East region, The Gambia, a cross-sectional study

Statement

Always n(%)

Sometimes n(%)

Never n(%)

I wash my hands with soap under running water

160(73.4)

58(26.6)

0(0.0)

On removal of gloves, I wash my hands after contact with the patient or body fluids

163(74.8)

53(24.3)

2(0.9)

In my unit, all disposable PPEs are discarded after use

154(70.6)

62(28.5)

2(0.9)

I use gloves when handling body fluids

176(80.7)

38(17.4)

4(1.9)

I wear goggles and a mask to protect myself when in the clinic and laboratory environments

85(39.0)

111(50.9)

22(10.1)

I wear an apron when performing my duties

54(24.7)

103(47.3)

61(28.0)

I change gloves before attending to another patient

105(48.1)

100(45.9)

13(6.0)

I wash my hands after attending to each patient

109(50.0)

94(43.1)

15(6.9)