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http://dx.doi.org/10.5762/KAIS.2020.21.3.360

Comparison of Droplet Infection Prevention Activity and Knowledge of Cough Etiquette among Nursing Hospital Workers  

Park, Kyung-Hye (Chonnam National University Bitgoeul Hospital)
Kang, Sook (Chosun Nursing College)
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Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society / v.21, no.3, 2020 , pp. 360-369 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study examined and compared the droplet infection prevention activity and cough etiquette knowledge among nursing hospital workers. Data were collected from March 4 to 29, 2019, through personal interviews using a questionnaire in 177 nursing hospital workers (health care provider: n=61, non-health care provider: n=116). The data were analyzed using a x2-test, Fisher's exact test, independent t-test, and ANOVA. The general characteristics were statistically significant between the two groups in terms of sex and age. The prevention activities of droplet infection showed statistically significant differences between the two groups in usually carrying a tissue, usually carrying a handkerchief, usually carrying a mask, carrying a handkerchief at respiratory symptoms, hand washing frequency, and cough etiquette compliance. Knowledge of cough etiquette showed significant differences between the two groups. The knowledge of cough etiquette, according to the non-health provider's prevention activities of droplet infection, was statistically significant in usually carrying a mask and cough etiquette education. Therefore, it is necessary to raise the knowledge about cough etiquette and develop strategies for habitual cough etiquette for each nursing hospital worker.
Keywords
Nursing hospital; Droplet infection; Prevention activity; Cough etiquette; Knowledge;
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