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. 2021 Nov 15;53(4):705–717. doi: 10.3947/ic.2021.0094

Table 4. Responses to questions about each PPE itema .

PPE Wearing PPE helps prevent infection Wearing PPE brings discomfort Currently wearing PPE
N95 or equivalent respirator 102 (100.0) 64 (62.8) 102 (100.0)
Powered air purifying respirator 83 (81.4) 77 (75.5) 4 (3.9)
Gloves 98 (96.1) 54 (52.9) 102 (100.0)
Goggles 47 (46.1) 69 (67.7) 2 (4.7)
Face shield 94 (92.2) 37 (36.3) 102 (100.0)
Long-sleeved gown 94 (92.2) 32 (31.4) 100 (98.0)
Coverall with foot covering 82 (80.4) 79 (77.5) 34 (33.3)

aMultiple answers were allowed.

PPE, personal protective equipment.