Table 2.
Comparison of bacteria isolated from mobile phones of healthcare workers (HCWs) and non-healthcare workers (NHCWs) in Anyigba.
| Type of bacteria | Healthcare workers (%) N = 56 | Non-healthcare workers (%) N = 56 | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. epidermidis | 24 (42.9) | 13 (24.0) | 0.011 |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 14 (25.0) | 8 (14.8) | 0.027 |
| E. coli | 8 (14.3) | 3 (5.5) | 0.11 |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae | 4 (7.1) | 1 (1.8) | 0.18 |
| P. aeruginosa | 11 (19.6) | 8 (14.8) | 0.35 |
| Acinetobacter spp. | 3 (5.3) | 0 (0) | 0.12 (Fisher exact) |
| Bacillus spp. | 18 (32.1) | 16 (29.6) | 0.68 |
| Proteus spp. | 7 (12.5) | 2 (3.7) | 0.08 |
| Streptococcus | 8 (14.3) | 6 (11.1) | 0.56 |
| 97 | 57 |