Occupation-Related Biological Health Hazards and Infection Control Practices among Indian Veterinarians

Table 3

Infection control practices (ICPs) among Indian veterinarians.

Description	n (%)	95% CI
Type of precaution followed to avoid zoonotic hazards (n = 561)
No precaution	47 (8.4)	(6.3, 11)
Apron only	57 (10.2)	(7.9, 12.97)
Gloves only	182 (32.4)	(28.7, 36.44)
Apron, facemask, and gloves	275 (49.0)	(44.9, 53.15)
Method of handwashing with soap and disinfectant (n = 562)
Between patient examinations	226 (40.2)	(36.2, 44.33)
Once after completing work	157 (27.9)	(24.3, 31.8)
Seldom	10 (1.8)	(0.9, 3.31)
Never^#	1 (0.2)	—
Before eating only	35 (6.2)	(4.5, 8.58)
Frequently	69 (12.3)	(9.8, 15.28)
Before and after work	64 (11.4)	(9, 14.31)

^#CI not calculated due to insufficient n.