Table 1 WHO IPC CC training programme participant characteristics in facilities in DRC and BF, 2021–2022§
Characteristics | Facility A (N = 22)* n (%) | Facility B (N = 24)* n (%) |
|---|---|---|
Profession | Â | Â |
 Medical Doctor | 6 (27.3%) | 4 (16.7%) |
 Nurse | 11 (50.0%) | 8 (33.3%) |
 Midwife | 1 (4.5%) | 1 (4.2%) |
 Environmental Hygienist | 0 | 5 (20.8%) |
 Technician (Biologist) | 2 (9.1%) | 0 |
 Pharmacist | 0 | 2 (8.3%) |
 Administration | 1 (4.5%) | 4 (16.7%) |
 Other | 1 (4.5%) | 0 |
Affiliation | Â | Â |
 Hospital | 14 (63.6%) | 19 (79.2%) |
 Health Zone | 4 (18.2%) | 0 |
 Central Health Bureau | 2 (9.1%) | 0 |
 National Health Institute | 2 (9.1%) | 5 (20.8%) |
Additional characteristics | Â | Â |
 Member of Hygiene Committee | 11 (50.0%) | 10 (41.7%) |
 Reported previous formal IPC training | 6/21 (28.6%) | 15 (62.5%) |
 Reported years of work experience (median, IQR) | 6.5 years (3–15) | 7.0 years (4–12) |