Personal protective equipment (PPE) and Hand hygiene training sessions: Knowledge and perceptions in the current COVID pandemic

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Author Details : Sweta Singh*, Chinmoy Sahu, Akanksha Dubey, Ujjala Ghoshal

Volume : 10, Issue : 1, Year : 2024

Article Page : 48-54

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijmmtd.2024.009

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Abstract

Introduction: The rise of cases of the infectious COVID -19 pandemic has led to significant burden on healthcare settings.
Aim & Objective: The current study tried to evaluate the knowledge, perceptions and experiences of Health care workers (HCW) towards a well-executed PPE and Hand Hygiene (HH) training before and after attending the sessions
Materials and Methods: Study was planned for a period of twelve months for various HCWs of different departments of the Institute. Every participant was evaluated for pre-test as well as post-test knowledge (cognitive domain) assessment using a pre-structured format along with demonstration (psychomotor domain).
Results: A total of 535 HCWs were included for the study. Statistically significant (P < 0> Conclusion: HH and PPE training sessions will impart knowledge and confidence to HCWs working in hospitals for better patient care as well as infection control practices.

Keywords : COVID-19- HCWs- PPE-cognitive-psychomotor-training.

How to cite : Singh S, Sahu C, Dubey A, Ghoshal U, Personal protective equipment (PPE) and Hand hygiene training sessions: Knowledge and perceptions in the current COVID pandemic. IP Int J Med Microbiol Trop Dis 2024;10(1):48-54

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