Acceptability and tolerability of alcohol-based hand rubs among health workers and concessionaires in Malaysia during the COVID pandemic: a hospital-wide cross-sectional study using a modified WHO protocol

• Main Authors: Lee, Yew Fong *, Lai, Wei Hong, Lee, Peh Yee, Ting, Samual Chuo Yew, Nuja, Irena Albert, Ngian, Hie Ung, Wong, Jiancong
• Format: Article
• Published: Taylor and Francis Group 2024
• Subjects: QR Microbiology; RA Public aspects of medicine; RC Internal medicine
• Online Access: http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/2574/; https://doi.org/10.1080/09603123.2024.2309324

This study evaluated the acceptability and tolerability of three alcohol-based hand rubs (ABHRs) at Sarawak General Hospital, Malaysia. Conducted from 12-26 November 2021 using a modified WHO Protocol, it involved a survey among health workers and concessionaires, with a 35% response rate (1,598 of...