Types of PPE used | HBV or HCV positive (n = 7) | Negative for both HBV and HCV (n = 93) | Total (N = 100) | RR(Risk ratio 95% CI) | P-value |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thick disposable gloves | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   Yes | 5(71%) | 73(78%) | 78(78%) | 1.0 |  |
   No | 2(29%) | 20(22%) | 22(22%) | 0.71(0.15-3.4) | 0.65* |
   Face masks |  |  |  |  |  |
   Yes | 1(14%) | 45(48%) | 46(46%) | 1.0 |  |
   No | 6(86%) | 48(52%) | 54(54%) | 0.19(0.02-1.6) | 0.12 |
Boots | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   Yes | 0(0%) | 11(12%) | 11(11%) | 1.0 |  |
   No | 7(7%) | 82(88%) | 89(89%) | 1.3(1.02-1.15) | 1.00 |
Protective gown | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   Yes | 6(86%) | 67(72%) | 73(73%) | 1.0 |  |
   No | 1(14%) | 26(28%) | 27(27%) | 2.2(0.28-17.6) | 0.67 |
   Training |  |  |  |  |  |
   Yes | 4(57%) | 33(35%) | 37(37%) | 1.0 |  |
   No | 3(43%) | 60(66%) | 63(63%) | 2.3(0.54-9.6) | 0.42 |