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. 2021 Sep 3;16(9):e0257109. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0257109

Table 5. COVID-19 prevention practices among HCWs working at hospitals of southwestern Ethiopia, 2021 (n = 405).

Variables Category Frequency Percentage
Do you wash your hands or sanitize your hands regularly? Yes 356 87.9
No 49 12.1
Do you regularly use facemask at point of care (when rendering service to sick patients) Yes 327 80.7
No 78 19.3
Do you use a facemask when you have flu-like symptoms? Yes 316 78.0
No 89 22.0
Do you use non-conventional remedies (Honey, garlic, ginger, and lime) when you have flu-like symptoms? Yes 263 64.9
No 142 35.1
In recent times, have you worn a face mask when leaving your home? Yes 310 76.5
No 95 23.5
Overall Practice status Good Practice 279 67.1
Poor Practice 137 32.9