Table 7.
Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression on factors associated with HCWs compliance with standard precautions in Bahir Dar town, Ethiopia, 2021 (n = 442).
| Variables | Category | Compliance | P-value | COR (95% CI) | AOR (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compliance | Non compliance | |||||
| Types of hospitals | Public | 122 (67.4) | 210 (80.4) | .002 | Ref. | Ref. |
| Private | 59 (32.6) | 51 (19.6) | 0.50 (0.32, 0.77) | 2.22 (1.40, 3.52)* | ||
| Marital status of respondents | Single | 68 (37.5) | 80 (30.6) | Ref. | Ref. | |
| Married | 109 (60.3) | 169 (64.7) | .18 | 0.759 (0.50, 1.13) | 0.66 (0.43, 1.03) | |
| Divorced | 4 (2.2) | 12 (4.7) | .119 | 0.392 (0.12, 1.27) | 0.34 (0.10, 1.16) | |
| Service year | <2 year | 18 (9.9) | 42 (16) | Ref. | Ref. | |
| 2-5 year | 83 (46.1) | 120 (45.9) | .111 | 1.65 (0.89, 3.06) | 1.95 (1.02, 3.71)* | |
| ⩾6 year | 78 (43) | 99 (38.1) | .057 | 1.84 (0.98, 3.44) | 2.78 (1.45, 52)* | |
| Consistent water supply is availability on a daily basis | Yes | 136 (52) | 100 (55.3) | .027 | 0.82 (0.53, 0.96) | 1.92 (1.63, 6.27)* |
| No | 86 (48) | 52 (54.7) | Ref. | Ref. | ||
| Availability PPE | Yes | 61 (33.7) | 102 (39) | .204 | 0.79 (0.53, 1.17) | 2.32 (1.35, 3.98)* |
| No | 120 (66.3) | 159 (61) | Ref. | Ref. | ||
| Adequate supply resource | Yes | 107 (59) | 128 (70.7) | .037 | 1.5 (1.02, 2.20) | 1.4 (0.92, 2.14) |
| No | 74 (41) | 133 (29.3) | Ref. | Ref. | ||
| PPE accessibility | Yes | 96 (53) | 165 (63) | .033 | 0.65 (0.44, 0.96) | 0.59 (0.34, 1.03) |
| No | 85 (47) | 96 (37) | Ref. | Ref. | ||
| Training on infection prevention standard precautions | Yes | 88 (48.6) | 153 (58.6) | .038 | 0.66 (0.45, 0.97) | 0.54 (0.24, 1.21) |
| No | 93 (51.4) | 108 (41.4) | Ref. | Ref. | ||
| IP guide availability | Yes | 113 (43) | 58 (32) | .017 | 1.62 (1.08, 2.40) | 1.73 (1.08, 2.77)* |
| No | 148 (57) | 123 (68) | Ref. | Ref. | ||
| Provision of supporting supervision | Yes | 85 (47) | 143 (54.7) | .048 | 0.64 (0.42, 0.99) | 0.79 (0.36, 1.77) |
| No | 66 (53) | 72 (45.3) | Ref. | Ref. | ||
| Written policy availability | Yes | 93 (51.4) | 112 (43) | .08 | 1.4 (0.96, 2.05) | 1.17 (0.72, 1.91) |
| No | 88 (48.6) | 149 (57) | Ref. | Ref. | ||
| Frequency of evaluating the Management of supporting staff | Less frequent | 107 (59) | 96 (53) | Ref. | Ref. | |
| More frequent | 154 (41) | 85 (47) | .013 | 1.62 (1.10, 2.38) | 0.75 (0.45, 1.23) | |
| Workplace safety climate | Satisfactory | 101 (55.8) | 126 (48.2) | .12 | 1.35 (0.92, 1.98) | 1.84 (0.95, 2.93) |
| Unsatisfactory | 80 (44.2) | 135 (51.8) | Ref. | Ref. | ||
| Attitude | Negative | 59 (33) | 169 (64.7) | .000 | 0.26 (0.17, 0.39) | 0.21 (0.15, 0.36)** |
| Positive | 122 (67) | 92 (35.3) | Ref. | Ref. | ||
| Knowledge | Poor knowledge | 12 (6.6) | 7 (2.6) | Ref. | Ref. | |
| Knowledgeable | 169 (93.4) | 254 (97.4) | .234 | 1.28 (0.85, 1.93) | 1.42 (0.90, 2.22) | |
Abbreviations: AOR, adjusted odd ratio; CI, confidence interval; COR, crude odd ratio; IP, infection prevention; PPE, personal protective equipment.
*
Significant association (P-value < .05). **P-value ⩽ .001.