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Table 3 Availability of infection control supplies in health facilities in Arua district, 2008

From: Implementation of infection control in health facilities in Arua district, Uganda: a cross-sectional study

Supply

Frequency (Yes)

Percent

Total N

Hand rubs

1

3.1

32

Protective eye wear

2

6.3

32

Safety signs for hazardous wastes

6

18.8

32

Face masks

11

34.4

32

Functional placenta pit

13

40.6

32

Containers with secure lids

14

43.8

32

Gowns/aprons

16

50.0

32

Functional autoclave

16

50.0

32

Waste pit

18

56.3

32

Soap

22

68.8

32

Auto-destruct syringes

23

71.9

32

Pit latrine

   

Functional

25

78.1

32

Clean

11

44.0

25

Ordinary single-use syringes

26

81.3

32

Disposable gloves

27

84.4

32

Sharps disposal containers

27

84.4

32

Water

29

90.6

32

Waste pit contain sharps

18

100

18