Table 3 Perceived risk of TB infection
From: Perceived risk of tuberculosis infection among healthcare workers in Swaziland
Perceived risk, n (%) | High | Low | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
N = 143 | N = 43 | ||
Working place | 0.003 | ||
National TB Hospital | 66 (46.2) | 31 (72.1) | |
RFM Hospital + SANU | 77 (53.8) | 12 (27.9) | |
Age | 0.803 | ||
19–25 | 33 (23.1) | 11 (25.6) | |
26–35 | 66 (46.2) | 21 (48.8) | |
> 35 | 44 (30.7) | 11 (25.6) | |
Educational level | 0.002 | ||
Secondary or High school | 44 (30.8) | 2 (4.7) | |
Diploma and post Diploma certificate | 63 (44.0) | 29 (67.4) | |
Degree | 36 (25.2) | 12 (27.9) | |
Profession | <0.001 | ||
Nurse | 71 (49.7) | 28 (65.1) | |
Doctor | 10 (7.00) | 9 (20.9) | |
Allied HCW | 62 (43.3) | 6 (14.0) | |
Working in the TB department for <4 years | 85 (59.4) | 36 (83.7) | 0.003 |
Married | 67 (46.9) | 11 (25.6) | 0.013 |
Male sex | 37 (25.9) | 20 (46.5) | 0.010 |
Administrative measures | |||
IC plan | 86 (60.1) | 14 (32.6) | 0.001 |
Routine IC training | 64 (44.8) | 13 (30.2) | 0.090 |
Routine TB screening | 63 (44.1) | 32 (74.4) | <0.001 |
Environmental control | |||
Designated area for sputum collection | 25 (17.5) | 24 (55.8) | <0.001 |
Mechanical ventilation | 64 (44.8) | 26 (60.5) | 0.071 |
Natural ventilation | 123 (86.0) | 41 (95.3) | 0.097 |
Window opening during working hours | 125 (87.4) | 33 (76.7) | 0.086 |
Air purification | 41 (28.7) | 14 (32.6) | 0.624 |
N95 respirator mask availability | 65 (45.5) | 36 (83.7) | <0.001 |
Detergent availability | 51 (35.7) | 26 (60.5) | 0.004 |
Personal behavior | |||
Sputum induction/collection | 59 (41.3) | 17 (39.5) | 0.840 |
Wearing of protective gowns | 130 (90.9) | 43 (100) | 0.041 |
Washing of hands | 114 (79.7) | 35 (81.4) | 0.809 |