Table 2 Availability of PPE and preparedness of healthcare workers in oPt for COVID-19 pandemic
Parameter | n (%) |
|---|---|
Alcohol sanitizer | |
Always available | 67 (48.6) |
Not always available | 71 (51.4) |
Gloves | |
Always available | 71 (51.4) |
Not always available | 67 (48.6) |
Facemask | |
Always available | 38 (27.5) |
Not always available | 100 (72.5) |
N95 respirator | |
Always available | 6 (4.3) |
Not always available | 132 (95.7) |
Isolation gowns | |
Always available | 15 (10.9) |
Not always available | 123 (89.1) |
Eye protection (goggles/glasses) | |
Always available | 10 (7.2) |
Not always available | 128 (92.8) |
Face shields | |
Always available | 11 (8.0) |
Not always available | 127 (92.0) |
All protective measures (above) | |
Always available | 15 (10.9) |
Not always available | 123 (89.1) |
Receipt of any COVID-19 training course (e.g. infection control) | |
Yes | 57 (41.3) |
No | 81 (58.7) |
Hospital has provided local protocol for the management of COVID-19 | |
Yes | 81 (58.7) |
No | 57 (41.3) |
I feel confident / well prepared dealing with a potential COVID-19 case | |
Agree | 16 (11.6) |
Neutral / Disagree | 122 (88.4) |