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ArticleJNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association2021

Practice among Healthcare Workers Regarding the Use of Respiratory Protective Equipment during COVID-19 Pandemic in a Tertiary Care Center: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.

Sani Sipai, Bishnu Rath Giri, Sudhir Sapkota, Ram Hari Chapagain, Santosh Manandhar, Sudip Chandra Subedi, Binod Dahal

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Article in JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Sani SipaiDepartment of Pediatrics, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Kanti Children's Hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Bishnu Rath GiriDepartment of Pediatrics, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Kanti Children's Hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Sudhir SapkotaDepartment of Pediatrics, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Kanti Children's Hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Ram Hari ChapagainDepartment of Pediatrics, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Kanti Children's Hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Santosh ManandharDepartment of Pediatrics, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Kanti Children's Hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Sudip Chandra SubediDepartment of Pediatrics, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Kanti Children's Hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Binod DahalDepartment of Pediatrics, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Kanti Children's Hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal.
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Abstract

introductionHealthcare workers are always at the risk of exposure to different diseases like respiratory illness including COVID-19. Using appropriate face mask or respiratory protective equipment correctly can prevent transmission of diseases from and to healthcare workers while caring for patients. The study aimed to find out the practice regarding use of face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic in a tertiary care center.

methodsA descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital during June-July 2020 after receiving ethical approval from the review committee regarding practice of use of face masks. Convenience sampling method was used and a sample size of 162 was taken. Descriptive statistical analysis was done. Point estimate at 95% Confidence Interval was calculated along with frequency and proportion for binary data.

resultsAmong 162 participants, 123 (75.9%) knew the correct way of using the masks (72.5-79.3 at 95% Confidence Interval).

conclusionsIn this study regarding practice of use of face masks, most of the healthcare workers knew the correct way of using masks and practised hygiene before and after using masks.

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COVID-19PandemicsCross-Sectional StudiesHealth PersonnelHumansProtective DevicesSARS-CoV-2Tertiary Care Centers

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PMID34508538
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