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Table 4 Respondents evidence-based practices for preventing HCV infection in HCWs and patients in HDU

From: Healthcare workers and prevention of hepatitis C virus transmission: exploring knowledge, attitudes and evidence-based practices in hemodialysis units in Italy

 

Correct practice

 

N

%

Use of gloves

When putting patients on dialysis (322)

310

96.3

When taking patients off dialysis (322)

306

95

Whenever weighing patients (322)

285

88.5

Whenever providing patient care (322)

228

70.8

When preparing the machine (322)

205

63.7

When touching care equipment (322)

162

50.3

Replacement of gloves

For each patient (322)

318

98.8

Before administering intravenous medications (322)

234

72.7

Whenever preparing the machine (322)

192

59.6

Handwashing

Immediately after gloves are removed (320)

298

93.1

Immediately before gloves are weared (320)

214

66.9

Immediately after the machine is prepared (320)

212

66.2

Handling of non disposable items and monitoring equipment

Nondisposable items and monitoring equipment cleaned and disinfected after use on one patient (299)

186

62.2

Dedicate to a single patient items that can not be easily disinfected (302)

97

32.1

Individual protective equipment

Wear mask when splattering of blood onto face is possible (298)

255

85.6

Wear protective eyewear when splattering of blood into the eyes is possible (298)

243

81.5

Wear gown when splattering of blood onto clothes is possible (298)

174

58.4

Wear cap when splattering of blood onto head is possible (298)

91

30.5

Prepare medications in a room or area separated from the patient treatment area (310)

97

31.3

  1. The number of subjects responding to the questions are in parentheses.
  2. HCV = hepatitis C virus.
  3. HDU = hemodialysis units.