Factors influencing healthcare workers’ compliance with personal protective equipment guidelines in long-term care during the COVID-19 pandemic—A theory-based mixed-methods study
The behavioral insights derived from our study can contribute to enhanced healthcare worker compliance with personal protective equipment use. These findings underscore the importance of access to training, interventions addressing stress and ensuring sufficient workforce.
Authors
- Anna‐Leena Lohiniva (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3169-5872)
- Dinah Arifulla
- Pekka Nuorti
- Jukka Ollgren (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0765-4392)
- Outi Lyytikäinen
- Jaana Marija Lehtinen
Institutions
- Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (FI)
- Tampere University (FI)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-04-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0321851
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.92