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