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Table 1 Acceptability of an alcohol-based handrub gel with superfatting agents among healthcare workers: participant characteristics; randomized-crossover study; N = 42

From: Acceptability of an alcohol-based handrub gel with superfatting agents among healthcare workers: a randomized crossover controlled study

Age

Median

39

 

Mean

40.8 (12.2)

Q1–Q3

30.2–51.8

  

Number

Percentage

Sex

(n = 42)

Female

37

88.10

Male

5

11.90

Type of skin

(n = 42)

very fair with freckles

4

9.52

fair ± freckles

13

30.95

light brown

15

35.71

brown

5

11.90

dark brown

1

2.38

black

4

9.52

Frequency of ABHR use per shift

(n = 40)

 < 25

1

2.50

25–50

15

37.50

51–75

22

55.00

 > 75

2

5.00

Presence of skin issues

(n = 40)

Yes

24

60.00

No

16

40.00

Skin issues due to ABHR (n = 24)

Yes

19

79.17

No

5

20.83

Skin condition affects work

(n = 24)

Not at all

5

20.83

Sometimes

14

58.33

Often

5

20.83

Dermatitis diagnosed by physician

(n = 40)

Yes

6

15.00

No

34

85.00

Changed ABHR due to skin issues

(n = 40)

Yes

10

25.00

No

30

75.00