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. 2014 Apr;4(2):135–139. doi: 10.1016/S2222-1808(14)60330-3

Table 3. Spearman's correlation (r) and P-values on knowledge of HAIs and its influence on attitudes of HCWs.

Knowledge
Questions Rho (r) P
Education levels 0.269 ˆ 0.023a
Do you frequently wash your hands whilst on duties in the hospital and after work? 0.125 ˆ 0.300
If yes, do you use soap in washing your hands? 0.025 ˆ 0.835
Do you believe hospital authorities protect you from HAIs? 0.151 ˆ 0.207
Have you ever had HAIs? -0.088 0.466
How often do you disinfect your work surfaces? 0.299 ˆ 0.011a

ˆ=Positive correlation; aP<0.05, bP<0.001.