Qualitative study identifies barriers and facilitators impacting N95 respirator use among healthcare workers, suggesting educational interventions may enhance adherence.
Key Points
Nurses are more likely to use N95 respirators compared to doctors and ancillary workers, indicating a need for targeted interventions.
Primary barriers to respirator use include discomfort, senior colleague demotivation, and difficulties in storage and communication.
Workshops on TB prevention can improve N95 respirator adherence among healthcare workers, especially nurses, in hospitals treating TB.
Educational strategies and easy access to N95 respirators within the ward are crucial for increasing usage among healthcare professionals.