Table 1. Detection of SARS-CoV-2 by real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) on mobile phones (MPs), and healthcare workers’ ideas on hand hygiene and the use of mobile phones during the pandemic.
| RT-PCR result / Answer to the questionnaire | Attending physician (n=7) | Cleaning staff (n=5) | Nurse (n=7) | Nursing assistant (n=17) | Physiotherapist (n=5) | Resident/ fellow (n=10) | Total (n=51) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positive RT-PCR on mobile phones | 0 | 0 | 1 (14.3%) | 1 (5.9%) | 0 | 0 | 2 (3.9%) |
| Believes SARS-CoV-2 can stay on hands | 7 (100%) | 4 (80%) | 7 (100%) | 16 (94.1%) | 5 (100%) | 10 (100%) | 49 (96%) |
| Increased hand-hygiene after COVID-19 | 6 (85.7%) | 5 (100%) | 7 (100%) | 17 (100%) | 5 (100%) | 10 (100%) | 50 (98%) |
| Believes SARS-CoV-2 can remain on MPs | 7 (100%) | 4 (80%) | 7 (100%) | 14 (82.3%) | 5 (100%) | 10 (100%) | 47 (92.1%) |
| Increased cleaning of MP after COVID-19 | 6 (85.7%) | 5 (100%) | 7 (100%) | 16 (94.1%) | 5 (100%) | 9 (90%) | 48 (94.1%) |