Table 2.
Post-intervention acceptability and safety outcomes
| Week 2 (n = 48) | Week 6 (n = 43) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | |
| On a scale from 0 (not at all) to 10 (absolutely) | ||
| Overall, are you satisfied with the hand washing method? (packaging, product and technique) | 8,8 (1,7) | 9,0 (1,4) |
| Do you think this method was better than the one you were used to? | 8,6 (1,8) | 8,8 (1,7) |
| Do you think the packaging was easy to use? | 9,3 (1,4) | 9,3 (1,1) |
| Do you think the 3-step technique was easy? | 8,4 (2,1) | 8,6 (1,6) |
| Do you think you would show other people this method? | 8,3 (2,1) | 8,5 (1,8) |
| Do you think you would continue to use this method if it were available free of charge? | 9,3 (1,5) | 9,2 (1,5) |
| Adherence to the hand-rubbing techniquea | n (%) | n (%) |
| Step 1: All the product poured into the hand (3.5 ml) | 44 (92%) | 40 (93%) |
| Step 2: Rubbing of fingertips | 34 (71%) | 38 (88%) |
| Step 3: Rubbing of the rest of the hands | 45 (96%) | 40 (93%) |
| Rubbing for at least 15 s | 39 (83%) | 41 (95%) |
| Safety: Adverse skin reactions | n (%) | n (%) |
| Dryness | 2 (4%) | 2 (5%) |
| Redness or burning feeling | 2 (4%) | 2 (5%) |
| Itching | 3 (6%) | 1 (2%) |
| Safety: Diversion of product | n (%) | n (%) |
| Personal hygiene | 12 (25%) | 8 (19%) |
| Injection site cleaning | 8 (17%) | 6 (14%) |
| Used as combustible | 2 (4%) | 2 (5%) |
Nb: all measurements refer to the 2 weeks before the visit
Abbreviation: SD Standard deviation
aMeasured through direct observation