Title
Perceptions of Glove Use During Vaccination: A Cross-Sectional Study
Date Issued
01 November 2021
Access level
metadata only access
Resource Type
journal article
Author(s)
Biederman D.J.
Hartman A.M.
Amarasekara S.
Schneider K.
Brigman J.
Duke University School of Nursing
Publisher(s)
Springer Publishing Company
Abstract
Purpose: To better understand clinic attendees' perceptions of nonsterile glove (NSG) use during vaccination and their concern for the environment. Design: This was a cross-sectional, self-administered, in-person survey. Methods: A nonrandom volunteer sample of vaccination clinic attendees (n = 789) completed a survey assessing their perception of NSG use during influenza vaccination administration and their concern for the environment. Findings: Nearly all respondents equated NSG use with increased safety and professionalism. More than half of respondents reported feeling concerned about environmental waste associated with NSG use. Conclusions: NSG are not indicated for routine vaccination. Adherence to evidence-based practices on NSG use during vaccination can substantially reduce associated medical waste. Nurses can lead by example by only using NSG when indicated.
Start page
278
End page
284
Volume
27
Issue
4
Language
English
OCDE Knowledge area
Salud pública, Salud ambiental
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-85121367150
PubMed ID
Source
Creative Nursing
Resource of which it is part
Creative Nursing
ISSN of the container
10784535
Sources of information: Directorio de Producción Científica Scopus