Table 2.
The responses from Indian HCWs between phases 1 and 2 compared using Fisher's Exact Test with a 2-tailed alpha-level of 5% considered significant (p < 0.05)
| Phase 1, n (%) | Phase 2, n (%) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCW PPE training | |||
| Donning and doffing | 54 (43) | 52 (66) | <0.001 |
| Intubation practices | 23 (18) | 24 (31) | 0.05 |
| Intrahospital patient transport | 23 (18) | 24 (31) | 0.05 |
| Safe waste PPE disposal | 48 (38) | 41 (52) | 0.09 |
| PPE practices | |||
| N95 masks at all times | 59 (47) | 47 (60) | 0.89 |
| N95 only for AGPs | 46 (37) | 22 (28) | 0.23 |
| Regular fit-testing | 15 (12) | 23 (29) | <0.01 |
| Eye protection | 84 (67) | 55 (70) | 0.76 |
| Coverall* | 69 (55) | 62 (78) | <0.01 |
| Double gloving | 66 (53) | 53 (67) | 0.08 |
| Observer/buddy system | 34 (27) | 35 (44) | 0.02 |
| PPE inventory | 21 (17) | 24 (31) | 0.03 |
| PPE breach | |||
| Unsure what PPE breach means | 64 (51) | 1 (1.3) | <0.01 |
| Advice of post-breach care | 15 (12) | 11 (14) | 0.84 |
| Advice of showering post-exposure | 13 (10) | 6 (8) | 0.63 |
| Perception of safety and confidence | |||
| Adequacy of PPE training | 49 (39) | 42 (53) | 0.06 |
| Concerns that PPE practice is suboptimal | 66 (53) | 34 (43) | 0.21 |
*
Coverall means full body suit
HCW, healthcare worker; PPE, personal protective equipment; AGP, aerosol-generating procedure