Table 2

 Frequency of personal hygienic behaviour and number in each hygienic group

FrequencyAlwaysOftenNever
During working hours
    Wearing masks97 (92%)7 (7)1 (1)
    Wearing gloves88 (84)14 (13)3 (4)
Before eating during on-duty hours
    Washing hands98 (93)6 (6)1 (1)
    Washing face55 (52)37 (35)13 (12)
Hygienic grouping A (excellent) B (good) C (poor)
    Summary of the above 4Always = all 4Always = 3, Often = 1Others
n = 50 (48)n = 33 (31)n = 22 (21)
    Number of current smokers within each group category30 (60)17 (52)15 (68)