TABLE 2.
Hand Rubbing/Washing Compliance Before Aseptic Procedures Among Birth Attendants in Health Facilities in Zanzibar, Tanzania
| Observed Opportunities/Indications for Hand Hygiene, per Guidelines a n (%), N=779 | Hand Hygiene Compliance(Hands Rubbed/Washed) When Indicated n (%), N=190 | |
|---|---|---|
| Necessary hand hygiene equipment (water and soap or gel) | ||
| No | 48 (6.2) | 5 (10.4) |
| Yes | 704 (90.4) | 177 (25.1) |
| Missing | 13 (1.7) | 3 (23.1) |
| Inconsistent information | 14 (1.8) | 5 (35.7) |
| Maximum number of women attended in an observation session | ||
| 1 | 541 (69.5) | 146 (27.0) |
| 2 | 196 (25.2) | 39 (19.9) |
| 3 | 36 (4.6) | 4 (11.1) |
| Missing | 6 (0.8) | 1 (16.7) |
| Hand hygiene refresher training in the past 12 months | ||
| No | 347 (44.5) | 74 (21.3) |
| Yes | 432 (55.5) | 116 (26.9) |
a
Number of times when hand hygiene was meant to be performed per guidelines.