With regards to white coats Multiple responses | Yes | No |
White coat can prevent hospital associated infections | 138 (63.3) | 80 (36.7) |
Long-sleeve white coats are more preventative than short sleeve white coats | 178 (81.7) | 40 (18.3) |
Disposable gown should be donned over the white coat when performing invasive bedside procedures | 178 (81.7) | 40 (18.3) |
It is not required to take off the white coat when going to the canteen inside the hospital | 14 (6.4) | 204 (93.6) |
Types of patients for face mask during transfer/transport out of room for investigations n = 205 | Yes (%) | No (%) |
Patients suffering from influenza | 164 (80.0) | 39 (20.0) |
Coughing patients with suspected pulmonary tuberculosis | 193 (94.1) | 12 (5.9) |
Patients receiving radiation therapy for colon cancer | 29 (14.1) | 175 (85.9) |
All patients regardless of their illness | 21 (10.2) | 184 (89.8) |
Awareness about the recommended hand washing techniques by WHO | Frequency | Percent (%) |
Yes | 159 | 72.6 |
No | 53 | 24.2 |
TOTAL | 219 | 100 |