Table 3. Comparison between group I and group II as regards pertinent IPC training and compliance.
| Variables | Group I 308 (80.0) | Group II 77 (20.0) | Total No (%) | χ2 Test | P Value | OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Training on hand hygiene (n = 385) | ||||||
| No | 83 (26.9) | 10 (13.0) | 93 (24.2) | 6.5 | 0.01* | 1 |
| Yes | 225 (73.1) | 67 (87.0) | 292 (75.8) | 2.47 (1.21–5.03) | ||
| Performing hand hygiene properly and according to WHO five moments (n = 385) | ||||||
| No | 41 (13.3) | 16 (20.8) | 57 (14.8) | 2.7 | 0.09 | 1 |
| Yes | 267 (86.7) | 61 (79.2) | 328 (85.2) | 0.59 (0.31–1.11) | ||
| Training on proper selection and use of PPE (n = 385) | ||||||
| No | 147 (47.7) | 28 (36.4) | 175 (45.5) | 3.21 | 0.07 | 1 |
| Yes | 161 (52.3) | 49 (63.6) | 210 (54.5) | 1.59 (0.95–2.68) | ||
| Using PPE in a proper way (n = 385) | ||||||
| No | 73 (23.7) | 18 (23.4) | 91 (23.6) | 0.004 | 0.95 | 1 |
| Yes | 235 (76.3) | 59 (76.6) | 294 (76.4) | 1.02 (0.75–1.83) | ||
| Adherence to IPC measures (n = 385) | ||||||
| No | 145 (47.1) | 21 (27.3) | 166 (43.1) | 13.6 | 0.002* | 1 |
| Yes | 163 (52.9) | 56 (72.7) | 219 (56.9) | 2.372 (1.370–4.108) | ||
| Performing/assisting with/attending any AGP on a COVID-19 patient without wearing appropriate PPE (n = 259) | ||||||
| No | 163 (86.7) | 59 (83.1) | 222 (85.7) | 0.55 | 0.46 | 1 |
| Yes | 25 (13.3) | 12 (16.9) | 37 (14.3) | 1.32 (0.63–2.81) | ||
Group I: HCPs who did not have COVID-19, Group II: HCPs who had COVID-19.
* P ≤ 0.05 is significance.
AGP; Aerosol Generating Procedure, CI; Confidence Interval, IPC: Infection prevention and control, OR; Odds Ratio, PPE: Personal Protective Equipment, WHO; World Health Organization.