Table 4 COVID-19 practices among healthcare workers in the UAE
Practices | N (%) |
|---|---|
I wear a mask when in contact with patients. | Â |
Always | 104 (97.2) |
Occasionally | 1 (0.9) |
Never | 2 (1.9) |
I refrain from shaking hands with people. | Â |
Always | 91 (85.0) |
Occasionally | 3 (2.8) |
Never | 13 (12.1) |
I wash my hands before and after handling each patient. | Â |
Always | 98 (91.6) |
Occasionally | 8 (7.5) |
I always maintain social distancing. | Â |
Always | 101 (94.4) |
Never | 6 (5.6) |
I avoid patients with signs and symptoms suggestive of COVID-19 | Â |
Always | 53 (49.5) |
Occasionally | 28 (26.2) |
Never | 26 (24.3) |
I obey all the government’s rules related to COVID-19. |  |
Always | 102 (95.3) |
Occasionally | 5 (4.7) |
Never | 0 (0.0) |
I educate my patients about COVID-19 preventive measures. | Â |
Always | 92 (86.0) |
Occasionally | 13 (12.1) |
Never | 2 (1.9) |