Table 4 Responses to measures of infection control of HIV transmission according to gender
Gender | Physical barrier | Frequency of use (%) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Use with all patients | Use with some patients | Use just for some procedures | Do not use | Others | ||
Women (n = 182) | Mask * | 98.8 | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | – |
Protection goggles | 69.8 | 6.2 | 13 | 7.4 | 3.7† | |
Cap ** | 92 | 3.1 | 3.7 | 1,2 | – | |
1 pair of gloves - change between patients | 99.4 | 0.6 | 0 | 0 | – | |
2 pairs of gloves - change between patients | 21.3 | 10.6 | 11.9 | 56.3 | – | |
Autoclaved handpiece | 44.4 | 6.8 | 29.6 | 19.1 | ||
Disposable gown | 40.1 | 4.9 | 30.9 | 24.5 | – | |
Plastic wrap | 84 | 3.1 | 4.9 | 8 | – | |
Men (n = 80) | Mask * | 92.5 | 0 | 2.5 | 3.8 | – |
Protection goggles | 60 | 8.8 | 23.8 | 7.5 | 0 | |
Cap ** | 48.8 | 5 | 21.3 | 25 | – | |
1 pair of gloves - change between patients | 98.8 | 0 | 1.3 | 0 | ||
2 pairs of gloves - change between patients | 29.5 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 55.1 | – | |
Autoclaved handpiece | 52.5 | 10 | 22.5 | 15 | ||
Disposable gown | 43.8 | 8.8 | 33.8 | 13.8 | – | |
Plastic wrap | 78.8 | 7.5 | 8.8 | 5 | – | |