Table 2 Environmental control measures scores
Aspects Assessed | Ugu District (N = 25) | Uthungulu District (N = 27) | Overall | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Â | n | % | n | % | Total | % |
Evidence that there is unrestricted airflow in wards | 18 | 85.7 | 24 | 92.3 | 42 | 89.0 |
Evidence that the ceiling is high(3 meters or more) | 19 | 95.0* | 22 | 84.6 | 41 | 89.8 |
Existence of vents in addition to windows in TB wards | 9 | 52.9 | 12 | 48.0 | 21 | 50.5 |
Evidence that all windows can be opened | 1 | 4.0 | 1 | 3.7 | 2 | 3.9 |
Windows are always opened during working hours | 2 | 8.0 | 7 | 25.9* | 9 | 17.0 |
Existence of fans to increase air circulation in working areas | 2 | 8.3* | 1 | 3.7 | 3 | 6.0 |
Airflow is directed in one direction | 2 | 8.0 | 4 | 16.7* | 6 | 12.4 |
Staff members sit with their backs towards the direction of airflow | 7 | 28.0* | 5 | 19.2 | 12 | 23.6 |
Ultraviolet irradiation is used in high risk areas | 5 | 22.7* | 4 | 16.7 | 9 | 19.7 |
Existence of a designated area for sputum production by patients | 23 | 92.0* | 22 | 81.5 | 45 | 86.8 |