Table 3.
Availability of infection control supplies in health facilities in Arua district, 2008
| Supply | Frequency (Yes) | Percent | Total N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand rubs | 1 | 3.1 | 32 |
| Protective eye wear | 2 | 6.3 | 32 |
| Safety signs for hazardous wastes | 6 | 18.8 | 32 |
| Face masks | 11 | 34.4 | 32 |
| Functional placenta pit | 13 | 40.6 | 32 |
| Containers with secure lids | 14 | 43.8 | 32 |
| Gowns/aprons | 16 | 50.0 | 32 |
| Functional autoclave | 16 | 50.0 | 32 |
| Waste pit | 18 | 56.3 | 32 |
| Soap | 22 | 68.8 | 32 |
| Auto-destruct syringes | 23 | 71.9 | 32 |
| Pit latrine | |||
| Functional | 25 | 78.1 | 32 |
| Clean | 11 | 44.0 | 25 |
| Ordinary single-use syringes | 26 | 81.3 | 32 |
| Disposable gloves | 27 | 84.4 | 32 |
| Sharps disposal containers | 27 | 84.4 | 32 |
| Water | 29 | 90.6 | 32 |
| Waste pit contain sharps | 18 | 100 | 18 |