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