Table 2 Healthcare workers knowledge regarding infection prevention in healthcare facilities of West Arsi District, Southeast Ethiopia, April 2015 (n = 648)
Knowledge items | Numbera | Percent |
|---|---|---|
I have heard about infection prevention principles | 575 | 88.7 |
Gloves cannot provide complete protection against transmission of infections | 385 | 59.4 |
Washing hands with soap or use of an alcohol based antiseptic decreases the risk of transmission of healthcare acquired infections | 429 | 66.2 |
Use of an alcohol based antiseptic for hand hygiene is as effective as soap and water if hands are not visibly dirty | 422 | 65.1 |
Gloves should be worn if blood or body fluid exposure is anticipated | 403 | 62.2 |
Hand washing is necessary before procedures are performed | 300 | 46.3 |
Tuberculosis (TB) is carried in airborne particles that are generated from patients with active pulmonary tuberculosis | 471 | 72.7 |
There is no need to change gloves between patients as long as there is no visible contamination | 248 | 38.3 |
Do you know how to prepare 0.5% chlorine solution? | 365 | 56.3 |
Safety box should be closed/sealed when three quarters filled | 318 | 49.1 |