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PPE provides a physical barrier between the health worker and hazardous agents and is vital for infection prevention and control.
Despite well defined protocols and procedures, adherence to PPE practices has been a challenge in healthcare settings. Individual, environmental and organisational factors could considerably impact on PPE related behaviours.
Adequate supply and training on its use are both critical, as is a culture of safety. PPE is only one in a range of IPC measures to prevent the spread of infection.