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Gaceta médica de México
On-line version ISSN 2696-1288Print version ISSN 0016-3813
Abstract
MACIEL-URZUA, Javier A. et al. Adherence to hand hygiene at five moments and specific protection in a tertiary care hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gac. Méd. Méx [online]. 2021, vol.157, n.3, pp.327-331. Epub Sep 13, 2021. ISSN 2696-1288. https://doi.org/10.24875/gmm.21000131.
Introduction:
During the COVID-19 pandemic, adherence to hygiene measures is an objective aimed at reducing morbidity and mortality.
Objective:
To evaluate adherence to hand hygiene and protection measures during the COVID-19 pandemic in a tertiary care hospital.
Methods:
Cross-sectional study on health personnel handwashing at the five moments recommended by the World Health Organization, as well as on the use of specific personal protective equipment.
Results:
One hundred and seventeen hand hygiene opportunities were observed in health personnel. Hand washing was observed in 40 (34 %) and omission in 76 (65 %). Adherence to the use of face shield was observed in five (4 %), and lack of adherence in 112 (96%). Adherence to the use of face mask was observed in 65 nursing professionals (87 %), with appropriate use of the mask in 56 of them (60 %) and use of face shield in one (1 %).
Conclusion:
Health personnel showed low proportions of adherence to hand hygiene and use of equipment for specific protection during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Keywords : Hand hygiene; Specific protection; COVID-19.
