ASSESSMENT OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) UTILIZATION AMONG RAPID RESPONSE TEAMS IN FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY ABUJA, NIGERIA

Abstract

This paper examined the assessment of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) utilization among
rapid response teams in Federal Capital Territory Abuja, Nigeria. The study was guided by three
objectives and three corresponding research questions. This study adopted survey research
design. The area of study for this research Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The target
population for this research comprised of all rapid response team in the FCT, Abuja, however,
the accessible population comprised of respondents that was be purposively selected on their
relevance, knowledge, long time accumulated exposure on various PPE and by implication on
public health. The sample size of (400) for this study was determined using Research Advisor
(2006 at 95% confidence level of 5% margin of error which determined the sample size of 400.
The research adopted a multistage sampling approach to select the sample for this study.
Questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection. The research instrument was
subjected to validation process by showing the researcher’s supervisors and two other experts in
the field of Measurement and Evaluation for careful in-depth scrutiny and necessary correction.
The categorical data was analyzed using descriptive statistic. The study underscored the critical
necessity for focused actions to enhance the acquisition, distribution, and maintenance of PPE
for Rapid Response Teams in Abuja. By tackling these difficulties, health organizations can
cultivate a safer workplace for personnel, so improving their ability to respond effectively to
emergencies and reducing the dangers linked to occupational hazards and infectious diseases.
Future study should concentrate on creating comprehensive training programs and efficient
procurement methods to enhance PPE adoption in the field of public health and avoid escalation
of community transmission on locally endemic and diseases of international concern menace.
The study recommended among others that there should be policy frame work on infection
prevention and control to all state of federation and to ensure its implementation.