Table 2 Infection control (IC) for TB
From: Perceived risk of tuberculosis infection among healthcare workers in Swaziland
Facility | Total | National TB Hospital | RFM Hospital + SANU | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
N = 186 | N = 97 | N = 89 | ||
IC for TB | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | |
Administrative measures | ||||
IC plan | 100 (53.8) | 40 (41.2) | 60 (67.4) | <0.001 |
Routine IC training | 77 (41.4) | 30 (30.9) | 47 (52.8) | 0.002 |
Routine TB screen | 95 (51.1) | 78 (80.4) | 17 (19.1) | <0.001 |
Environmental control | ||||
Designated area for sputum collection | 49 (26.3) | 37 (38.1) | 12 (13.5) | <0.001 |
Mechanical ventilation | 90 (48.4) | 81 (83.5) | 9 (10.1) | <0.001 |
Natural ventilation | 164 (88.2) | 93 (95.9) | 71 (79.8) | 0.001 |
Window opening during working hours | 158 (84.9) | 70 (72.2) | 88 (98.9) | <0.001 |
Air purification | 55 (29.6) | 54 (55.7) | 1 (1.1) | <0.001 |
N95 respirator mask availability | 101 (54.3) | 81 (83.5) | 20 (22.5) | <0.001 |
Detergent availability | 77 (41.4) | 51 (52.6) | 26 (29.2) | 0.001 |
Personal behavior | ||||
Sputum induction/collection | 76 (40.9) | 43 (44.3) | 33 (37.1) | 0.315 |
Wearing of protective gowns | 173 (93.0) | 96 (99.0) | 77 (86.5) | 0.001 |
Washing of hands | 149 (80.1) | 75 (77.3) | 74 (83.1) | 0.320 |