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. 2005 Mar;5(1):4–13.

Table 2.

Focus Group Discussion Findings: reasons for inadequate hand washing practices

DOCTORS NURSES OTHER HEALTH WORKERS
INPUT
  • Not enough sinks

  • Inconvenient sinks

  • No towels

  • Lack of hand lotions/lubricants

  • Lack of water

  • Poor quality of soap

  • Lack of funds

  • Not enough sinks

  • Inconvenient sinks

  • No towels

  • Lack of training

  • Not enough soap and hand lotions/lubricants

  • Overworked staff

  • Difficulty in opening the faucets

  • Not enough sinks

  • Inconvenient sinks

  • No towels

  • Lack of training

  • Lack of water

  • Not enough soap and hand lotions/lubricants

  • Overworked staff

PROCESS
  • Perceived lack of time

  • Lack of motivation

  • Perceived lack of time

  • Negligence

  • Perceived lack of time

  • Negligence