Table 3.

Knowledge of HWF about infection prevention and control practice in NSHCFs environment, Oromiya region, Ethiopia, from January to February 2019 (n = 361).

Variables	Frequency	Percentage
Are you aware of the manual listing of the infection prevention and control policies and guidelines for healthcare workers?
Yes	285	78.9
No	76	21.1
Do you know disinfection prevents hospital-acquired infection?
Yes	305	84.5
No	56	15.5
Do you know antiseptic and sterilization techniques prevent hospital-acquired infection?
Yes	290	80.3
No	71	19.7
Do you know personal protective equipment (mask, glove, and so on) minimizes HCAIs?
Yes	327	90.6
No	34	9.4
Do you know the proper handling of working equipment decreases the risk of contamination?
Yes	309	85.6
No	52	14.4
Do you know the precautions of safe disposal for needle syringes and any sharp wastes?
Yes	207	57.3
No	154	42.7
Do you know the procedure of hand washing correctly?
Yes	237	65.7
No	124	34.3
Do you know the effectiveness of handwashing in preventing HCAIs?
Yes	260	72.0
No	101	28.0
Do you know when to perform handwashing?
Yes	240	66.5
No	121	33.5
Do you know nosocomial infections can be transmitted through blood and body fluid contamination?
Yes	197	54.6
No	164	45.4