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Healthcare workers' knowledge and attitudes to glove use

Infection Control Department, Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, Mayday University Hospital, 530 London Road, Croydon CR7 7YE

D.J. Pevalin

Department of Health and Human Sciences, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ

he aim of this study was to examine healthcare workers' knowledge and attitudes to glove use. A cross-sectional survey was carried out in two district general hospitals in southern England, using a self-completion questionnaire. The results showed a good overall knowledge of glove use, although knowledge could be improved in relation to standard precautions. Respondents had positive attitudes towards the use of gloves to protect against acquiring an infection, the availability of gloves, and acting as a role model to other staff. Respondents had negative attitudes towards the effect of gloves on dexterity. Interventions could be aimed at staff education and training regarding glove use. Attitudes to glove use could be improved by interventions that emphasise the advantages of wearing gloves and counteract the perceived disadvantages.

Key Words: Gloves • healthcare workers • knowledge • attitudes • standard precautions

British Journal of Infection Control, Vol. 7, No. 5, 18-22 (2006)
DOI: 10.1177/14690446060070050601


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