Table 1 Acceptability of an alcohol-based handrub gel with superfatting agents among healthcare workers: participant characteristics; randomized-crossover study; N = 42
Age | Median | 39 | |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean | 40.8 (12.2) | ||
Q1–Q3 | 30.2–51.8 | ||
Number | Percentage | ||
Sex (n = 42) | Female | 37 | 88.10 |
Male | 5 | 11.90 | |
Type of skin (n = 42) | very fair with freckles | 4 | 9.52 |
fair ± freckles | 13 | 30.95 | |
light brown | 15 | 35.71 | |
brown | 5 | 11.90 | |
dark brown | 1 | 2.38 | |
black | 4 | 9.52 | |
Frequency of ABHR use per shift (n = 40) | < 25 | 1 | 2.50 |
25–50 | 15 | 37.50 | |
51–75 | 22 | 55.00 | |
> 75 | 2 | 5.00 | |
Presence of skin issues (n = 40) | Yes | 24 | 60.00 |
No | 16 | 40.00 | |
Skin issues due to ABHR (n = 24) | Yes | 19 | 79.17 |
No | 5 | 20.83 | |
Skin condition affects work (n = 24) | Not at all | 5 | 20.83 |
Sometimes | 14 | 58.33 | |
Often | 5 | 20.83 | |
Dermatitis diagnosed by physician (n = 40) | Yes | 6 | 15.00 |
No | 34 | 85.00 | |
Changed ABHR due to skin issues (n = 40) | Yes | 10 | 25.00 |
No | 30 | 75.00 |