Table 1:
Comparison between actual and perceived infection prevention and control practices among healthcare providers in three paediatric hospitals in the Gaza governorates
| Practice | Perceived practices N = 307 n (%) | Observed practices N = 1,008 n (%) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand washing immediately upon arrival at the unit | 208 (67.6) | 47 (4.7) | 0.001* |
| Hand washing before touching patients | 245 (79.8) | 76 (7.5) | 0.001* |
| Hand washing after working with patients | 245 (79.8) | 775 (76.9) | 0.286 |
| Hand washing before leaving the unit | 255 (83.1) | 493 (48.9) | 0.001* |
| Hand washing after touching blood or body fluids | 298 (97.1) | 982 (97.4) | 0.848 |
| Removal of any jewelry, watches and/or rings while hand washing | 217 (70.7) | 319 (31.6) | 0.001* |
| Hand washing for 15–30 seconds with soap and running water | 244 (79.5) | 564 (56.0) | 0.001* |
| Wearing gloves when in contact with blood or other body fluids | 271 (88.2) | 854 (84.7) | 0.127 |
| Using clean gloves when handling contaminated instruments | 276 (89.9) | 839 (83.2) | 0.003* |
| Disinfection of each patient unit/room after patient discharge | 235 (76.5) | 578 (57.3) | 0.001* |
| Removal of used needles from syringes before disposal | 223 (72.6) | 277 (27.5) | 0.001* |
| Bending or breaking used needles prior to disposal | 226 (73.6) | 770 (76.4) | 0.295 |
| Recapping used needles | 192 (62.5) | 414 (41.1) | 0.001* |
| Disposal of all sharp items in puncture-resistant containers | 270 (88.0) | 705 (69.9) | 0.001* |
*
P values were significant at <0.05.