Table 3 Beliefs regarding infection transmission potentiala
Question | Epidemic P. aeruginosa (n = 30) | Compared to those with chronic unique P. aeruginosa strains | Compared to the rest of the clinic cohort irrespective of P. aeruginosa status | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UNI (n = 66) | P Value | ENT (n = 112) | P value | ||
Individuals with CF can spread germs to each other | 6 (IQR 6–7) | 7 (IQR 6–7) | 0.54 | 7 (IQR 6–7) | 0.87 |
B cepacia is a germ that can be spread | 7 (IQR6-7) | 6 (IQR 4–7) | 0.04 | 6 (IQR 4–7) | 0.03 |
Pseudomonas is a germ that can spread | 6(6–7) | 6 (6–7) | 0.49 | 6 (6–7) | 0.34 |
Staphylococcus is a germ that can spread | 6 (6–7) | 6 (5–7) | 0.18 | 6 (5–7) | 0.15 |
People with CF can spread infection via cough | 7 (6–7) | 6 (5–7) | 0.14 | 6 (6–7) | 0.2 |
Contaminated clinic surfaces such as chairs and desks can spread infection | 6 (6–7) | 6 (5–7) | 0.57 | 6 (5–7) | 0.36 |
Healthcare workers can spread infection | 6 (6–7) | 6 (5–7) | 0.52 | 6 (5–7) | 0.4 |
Patients with lung transplants are at risk of acquiring infections | 7 (6–7) | 6 (5–7) | 0.3 | 6 (6–7) | 0.26 |
Patients with lung transplants are at risk of spreading infection | 5 (4–6) | 6 (4–7) | 0.97 | 6 (4–7) | 0.65 |