Table 4.
Characteristics and univariate analysis of skin manifestations in HCW
| Characteristics | n | Prevalence of skin injuries, n (%) | 95% CI for prevalence | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age: | ||||
| <35 years | 374 | 219 (58.5) | 0.151 - 0.1090.748 | |
| >35 years | 41 | 39 (95.1) | ||
| Gender: | ||||
| Male | 156 | 85 (54.4) | 0.030 - 0.0980.299 | |
| Female | 259 | 173 (66.7) | ||
| Designation: | ||||
| Doctors | 353 | 198 (56) | 0.383 - 0.1620.060 | |
| Nurses | 62 | 60 (96.7) | ||
| Working place: | ||||
| Ward | 327 | 204 (62.3) | 0.072 - 0.0770.950 | |
| Screening centre | 88 | 54 (61.3) | ||
| Wearing time : | ||||
| 4–6 hours/day | 196 | 53 (27) | 0.526 - 0.6490.000 | |
| >6 hours/day | 219 | 205 (93.6) | ||
| Pre-existing skin disease: | 89 | 89 (100) | 0.276 - 0.4260.000 | |
| Present | 326 | 169 (51.8) | ||
| Absent | ||||
| Bathing frequency: | ||||
| Once a day | 113 | 53 (47) | 0.111 – 0.0260.226 | |
| >once a day | 302 | 205 (67.8) | ||