Health Personnel’s Compliance with the World Health Organization (WHO) Precautionary Measures

Abstract

The study determined the level of compliance with the WHO precautionary measures of health personnel in selected Municipal Health Offices (MHOs) in the First District of Ilocos Sur. It described the profile of the respondents and the MHOs, as well as the respondents’ level of compliance along handwashing, use of personal protective equipment, handling and discarding of sharps, and other protective practices. The relationship between the profile of the respondents and their level of compliance was also looked into. This study utilized a descriptive correlation research design. Total enumeration was employed in the selection of the 83 respondents. A constructed and validated questionnaire checklist coupled with interview, was used in gathering data. Frequency and percentage, mean and simple linear correlation analysis were used in treating and interpreting the data. Based on the findings, the majority of the respondents are young, female, contractual, in their early years in the service, and have attended one to nine trainings/seminar workshops. A great number of the respondents are single, under the Nurse Deployment Program, and not a member of any organization. Hand sanitizer, mask for patients, goggles, apron, hub cutter, UV light, and linen hamper are unavailable in the five MHOs. The respondents showed a “very high” level of compliance with the WHO precautionary measures. Their age, status of appointment, length of service, and membership in an organization are determinants of their compliance.