Hand hygiene perceptions, preferences, and practices among hospital staff in the Dominican Republic in the context of COVID-19: a qualitative study
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2024-06Autor
Craig, Christina E
Schnorr, Charles D.
Then Paulino, Cecilia J.
Payano, Eulogia Cristina
Guzmán, Paloma Martínez
Ripkey, Carrie
de St Aubin, Michael
Dumas, Devan
Roberts, Kathryn W
Duke, William
Skewes-Ramm, Ronald
Lozier, Matthew J.
Nilles, Eric J.
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Proper hand hygiene (HH), which includes sanitizing with alcohol-based hand
rub (ABHR) (or handwashing with soap and water if ABHR is unavailable), is key for preventing healthcare-associated infections (HCAI), including COVID-19. Understanding
drivers of HH is key to improving adherence.
Aim: This study aims to explore drivers and barriers to HH practice at two hospitals in the
Dominican Republic in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic to inform development of HH
behaviour change interventions.
Methods: We conducted in-depth interviews with 20 hospital staff during September 2021.
We used the COM-B (capability, opportunity, motivation, behaviour) model to explore HH
experiences and preferences. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, coded, and analysed
using a thematic approach.
Results: A total of 11 parent codes and 27 sub-codes were identified, and 1145 coded
segments were analysed. Use of handwashing with soap and water and/or sanitizing with
ABHR was reported by all participants; handwashing was generally preferred. Participants
expressed knowledge of proper HH methods (capability), but inconsistent supplies and
lack of time presented HH challenges (opportunity). Interviewees described practicing HH
to protect themselves and their families from COVID-19 and other infections (reflective
motivation) or out of habit (automatic motivation).
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