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Socio-Demographic Predictor of Handwashing Practice among Health Care Workers in A Tertiary Institution in Nigeria

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  • Ezunu Ngozi Esther

    (Department of Nursing, Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Nigeria)

  • Ezunu Emmanuel Okechukwu

    (Department of Internal Medicine, Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Nigeria)

  • Osiatuma Victor Azubuike

    (Department of Nursing, Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Nigeria)

  • Agbele Theresa

    (Department of Nursing, Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Nigeria)

  • Ojimba Anastacia Okwudili

    (Department of Public Health, Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Nigeria)

  • Aigbokhaode Adesuwa Queen

    (Department of Public Health, Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Nigeria)

  • Okwudishu Marian Ngozi

    (Department of Nursing, Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Nigeria)

  • Okike Adorah Onuorah

    (Department of Nursing, Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Nigeria)

  • Ogbutor Udoji Godsday

    (Department of Physiotherapy, Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Nigeria)

  • Ofili Antoinette Ngozi

    (Department of Public Health, Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Nigeria)

Abstract

Background & Objective: Hand washing practice is a well-recognized preventive measure against infectious organisms including COVID-19. There is a need to find out factors that may influence good hand washing practice. This study was done to investigate the socio-demographic predictors of good hand washing practice among the healthcare workers in the Federal Medical Centre, Asaba. Method: This was an institutional-based, cross-sectional study carried out among 247 Health care workers using a systematic sampling design. A structured, standardized questionnaire was used to collect data.SPSS version 25 was applied for data analysis. Statistical significance was set at a p-value

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  • Ezunu Ngozi Esther & Ezunu Emmanuel Okechukwu & Osiatuma Victor Azubuike & Agbele Theresa & Ojimba Anastacia Okwudili & Aigbokhaode Adesuwa Queen & Okwudishu Marian Ngozi & Okike Adorah Onuorah & Ogbu, 2022. "Socio-Demographic Predictor of Handwashing Practice among Health Care Workers in A Tertiary Institution in Nigeria," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 6(9), pages 695-703, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:6:y:2022:i:9:p:695-703
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