ISSN: 1948-5964
+44 1300 500008
Harar Health Science College, Department of Pediatrics Nursing, Harar, Ethiopia
Arif H Jamie works at Harar Health Science College, Department of Pediatrics Nursing, Harar, Ethiopia. The authors area research interests includes Infectious diseases, Virology, Medicine. He /she has authored of many research articles/books in the relevent areas.
Research Article
Hand Washing Practices among Health Care Workers in Jugal Hospital, Harar, Ethiopia, 2020: In the Era of Corona Virus: Observational Study
Author(s): Arif H Jamie*
Introduction: the current burden of the spreading coronavirus (Covid-19) implied an action to review our basic strategies in hand hygiene practice. This calls for effective infection control measures in health care settings, in particular hand hygiene. Hence, hand hygiene practice will continue to be a concern and are essential to explore to bridge the theory practice gap.
Methodology: Cross sectional observational study was conducted from February to March 2020 at Jugal hospital, Harar, Ethiopia, which is found 525 km to East of Addis Ababa. Ethical clearance was obtained from Harar Health Science College institutional review board (IRB) (Ref.no.HHSC-27/2020). Consent was obtained from both administrative body and respondent. SPSS version 20 was used for data analysis.
Result: Majority 99 (59.64%) said that they use Soa.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/1948-5964.20.12.197