Effectiveness and acceptability of ventilation modifications in healthcare facilities, Liberia 2022-2023.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the effectiveness and acceptability of ventilation interventions in naturally ventilated hospitals in Liberia.

Design

Difference-in-differences analysis of pre- and post-air changes per hour of intervention and control spaces.

Setting

Hospitals in Bong and Montserrado Counties, Liberia.

Participants

Seventy patient care spaces were evaluated at baseline. Six spaces underwent physical intervention modifications, while 2 spaces were assessed for indirect effects and 2 others used as controls. Healthcare workers were interviewed to assess ventilation knowledge and acceptability.

Interventions

Ventilation interventions included the installation of window screens, louvered doors and windows, and wind turbines.

Methods

We measured

SUBMITTER: Arthur RF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12394025 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature