Table 4 Frontline healthcare workers perception of PPE preparedness during the pandemic
Strongly agree | Agree | Somewhat agree | Neither agree or disagree | Somewhat disagree | Disagree | Strongly disagree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The recommended PPE are readily available in my department whenever they are needed | 37.02% (184) | 38.23% (190) | 14.49% (72) | 3.02% (15) | 3.82% (19) | 1.81% (9) | 1.61% (8) |
There is enough PPE supply for all healthcare staff in my department | 31.48% (147) | 43.47% (203) | 13.28% (62) | 3.64% (17) | 4.50% (21) | 2.36% (11) | 1.28% (6) |
I have had sufficient training in the correct use of PPE | 53.36% (254) | 34.87% (166) | 6.93% (33) | 3.99% (19) | 0.84% (4) | ||
I have a clear understanding of the indications for use of different types of PPE | 59.17% (254) | 32.53% (149) | 6.93% (33) | 3.99% (19) | 0.84% (4) | ||
There are sufficient visual reminders to remind on the use of PPE | 64.47% (294) | 27.63% (126) | 5.26% (24) | 1.75% (8) | 0.88% (4) | ||
The visual reminders on the following of PPE are a useful reminder to me | 60.18% (269) | 28.86% (129) | 7.83% (35) | 2.01% (9) | 1.12% (5) |