Actitud y práctica de los trabajadores de salud ante el equipo de protección personal en el Hospital Dr. Francisco Icaza Bustamante.

Abstract

The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in medical settings must be correct and consistent to ensure the safety of both patients and healthcare personnel. Objective: To determine the attitude and preventive practice of health workers before the personal protection equipment at the Dr. Francisco Icaza Bustamante Hospital. Methodology: Descriptive, quantitative, prospective and cross-sectional study. Technique: Survey. Instrument: Questionnaire. Population: 75 health workers. Results: According to sex, women made up 61%. Regarding the workplace, 35% work in the emergency area. The work shift corresponds to 70% rotation. With work activity, 58% corresponds to inmates. The experience time 86% has less than 5 years. According to the practices, a significant percentage agrees that the PPE, there is a 31% that sees it as mandatory. On the other hand, there is 32% who strongly disagree that PPE should be combined with measures such as hand hygiene. However, 43.1% do not use N95 masks. Although 52.8% perform fit tests before using certain PPE, the figure is similar (52.8%) for those who properly practice the PPE donning/removing methods. Conclusion: There is a need for greater awareness and education on the proper use of PPE in the field of medical care, especially in certain groups where there is a low practice and attitude of workers.