n inquired about hand hygiene practices, 144 (37.9%) of respondents performed hand washing (either with alcohol-based hand rub or soap water) once in every 2-3 hours intervals. The appropriate duration of handwashing was ensured by only 118 (31.1%) patients. Almost all of the participants used N-95 masks routinely, but only 86 (22.6%) used their masks after an ap