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. 2020 Dec 1;12(12):e11815. doi: 10.7759/cureus.11815

Table 1. Risk factors and preventive practices enquired from the participants.

PPE - personal protective equipment

Parameters evaluated Questions asked
Commute to workplace Do you commute to your workplace alone or do you use public transport?
     Yes
     No
Hydroxychloroquine prophylaxis Are you taking hydroxychloroquine tablets for prophylaxis against COVID-19?
     Yes
     No
Social distancing How frequently do you maintain social distancing which means staying 6 feet away from each other?
     Almost always (more than 90%)  
     Mostly (about 75%)  
     Commonly (about 50%)  
     Sometimes (about 25%)  
     Rarely (less than 10%)
Hand hygiene How frequently do you wash your hands with soap water or alcohol-based hand rubs?
     Once every hour
     Every 2-3 hourly
     Every 3-4 hourly
     Less than that  
Do you ensure that you spend 40 seconds every time washing your hands?
     Yes
     No
Use of PPE by healthcare workers What PPE do you use while working in the healthcare setting?
     Mask  
     Gown  
     Gloves  
     Cap  
     Shoe covers  
     Goggles/ Eyeshield