Table 1 Frequency of hand hygiene practices assessed at visit 3
N (%) | |
|---|---|
Do you usually use a hand lotion? | |
As often as possible | 14 (11.1) |
Sometimes, depending on the season | 30 (23.8) |
Several times daily | 33 (26.2) |
Once daily | 27 (21.4) |
Seldom | 20 (15.9) |
Never | 2 (1.6) |
Do you think that a lack of time has an effect on hand hygiene? | |
Always | 23 (18.4) |
Very often | 30 (24.0) |
Often | 52 (41.6) |
Do not know | 5 (4.0) |
Seldom | 6 (4.8) |
Very seldom | 7 (5.6) |
Never | 2 (1.6) |
Do you think that skin damage has an effect on hand hygiene? | |
Always | 25 (19.8) |
Very often | 34 (27.0) |
Often | 47 (37.3) |
Do not know | 8 (6.3) |
Seldom | 8 (6.3) |
Very seldom | 2 (1.6) |
Never | 2 (1.6) |
During how many consecutive days have you used the test product? (days) | |
3 days | 74 (58.7) |
4 days | 16 (12.7) |
5 days | 24 (19.0) |
6 days | 1 (0.8) |
7 days | 10 (7.9) |
> 7 days | 1 (0.8) |
How often do you have direct contact with patients during your working day? (contacts) | |
< 1 | 7 (5.6) |
1–5 | 29 (23.) |
6–10 | 36 (28.6) |
11–15 | 29 (23.0) |
> 15 | 25 (19.8) |
Are there differences between the test product and the product used in your hospital? | |
No | 1 (0.8) |
I do not think so | 1 (0.8) |
Do not know | 4 (3.2) |
I think so | 61 (48.4) |
Yes | 40 (31.7) |
Yes, absolutely | 19 (15.1) |
Do you think that the investigated product could improve your hand hygiene? | |
No | 4 (3.2) |
Do not know | 8 (6.3) |
I think so | 60 (47.6) |
Yes | 21 (16.7) |
Yes, absolutely | 33 (26.2) |