Abstract

The primary aim of this study was to identify predictors of health care workers' glove use related to protective behavior. The self-protection model, an adaptation of Ajzen's theory of planned behavior, investigated the health care workers' intention to wear gloves and glove use behavior when there was potential for blood exposure. This study also ascertained if glove use varied by field of employment, geographical region, or type of work setting. A cross-sectional survey approach was used with a stratified-random sample of nurses and laboratory workers from a large midwestern state.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 9426518; ProQuest document ID: 304155200. The author still retains copyright.

Pamela F. Levin

Author Details

Pamela F. Levin, PhD, RNC

Sigma Membership

Gamma Phi

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Cross-Sectional

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Blood-borne Disease Prevention, Practice Hygiene, Nurses and Gloves

Advisor

Mary-Vesta Marston-Scott

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

University of Illinois Chicago

Degree Year

1994

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None: Degree-based Submission

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Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2019-09-25

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