A Web Survey to Assess the Use Efficacy of Personnel Protective Materials among Allied Health Care Workers during COVID-19 Pandemic at North-East India

Abstract

The rising pandemic is resulting in increased usage of personnel protective equipment in the hospital and community. The efficient and effective use of appropriate personal protective equipment will help assure its availability and healthcare provider safety. The purpose of this study was to assess the use efficacy of PPE among health care workers through a web-based survey during the pandemic. the response rate of the survey was 66.75%. 35.2% gave a full rating on a point of 5 regarding the control measures taken by the hospital, 39% of respondents did not use the PPE, 90.6% used a surgical mask while 65.9% wore the disposable gloves and only 47.6% wore the goggles/face shield. More, than half the respondents did not wear the shoe-cover. 97.4% used the hand sanitizer and around 97% maintained hand hygiene practice.