Frequency of and risk factors for reversion of QuantiFERON test in healthcare workers in an intermediate-tuberculosis-burden country

Background: Tuberculosis prevention is a major goal in the hospital setting. Because of the possible progression or reactivation of latent disease, the screening of healthcare workers is an important issue in the TB control program. The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of LTBI (latent tuberculosis infection) and to evaluate the main risk factors related to this condition in a teaching hospital in Italy. Methods: We reviewed the data of a tuberculosis screening conducted on 3622 healthcare professionals in a teaching hospital in Rome. All subjects were evaluated by QuantiFERON test which if positive, was followed by appropriate clinical and diagnostic procedures. Results: Latent Tuberculosis Infection LTBI condition was detected in 2.1% of the cases, most commonly in men. Male gender, higher age class, country of birth and nurse job were statistically related with the positivity to QuantiFERON test. Conclusion: LTBI was relatively uncommon in our population, however, given the potential risk of reactivation and progression to overt disease, the screening of healthcare workers and students is recommended in the hospital of low-incidence countries.

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COVID-19 in Healthcare Workers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prevalence, Risk Factors, Clinical Characteristics, and Outcomes

SSRN Electronic Journal ◽

10.2139/ssrn.3627281 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Sergio Alejandro Gómez-Ochoa ◽

Oscar H. Franco ◽

Lyda Z. Rojas ◽

Sandra Lucrecia Romero Guevara ◽

Luis Eduardo Echeverría ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Healthcare Workers ◽

Clinical Characteristics ◽

Meta Analysis

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Knowledge, awareness and perceptions of diabetes mellitus among the Saudi population

Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research ◽

10.2217/cer-2019-0137 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (6) ◽

pp. 413-422

Author(s):

Muhammad H Mujammami ◽

Abdulaziz A Alodhayani ◽

Mohammad Ibrahim AlJabri ◽

Ahmad Alhumaidi Alanazi ◽

Sultan Sayyaf Alanazi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Social Media ◽

Risk Factor ◽

Healthcare Workers ◽

Health Workers ◽

Saudi Population ◽

Limited Data ◽

High Prevalence ◽

Associated Risk Factors

Background: High prevalence of undiagnosed cases of diabetes mellitus (DM) has increased over the last two decades, most patients with DM only become aware of their condition once they develop a complication. Limited data are available regarding the knowledge and awareness about DM and the associated risk factors, complications and management in Saudi society. Aim: This study aimed to assess knowledge of DM in general Saudi society and among Saudi healthcare workers. Results: Only 37.3% of the participants were aware of the current DM prevalence. Obesity was the most frequently identified risk factor for DM. Most comparisons indicated better awareness among health workers. Conclusion: A significant lack of knowledge about DM in Saudi society was identified. Social media and educational curriculum can improve knowledge and awareness of DM.

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Prevalence, risk factors and sources of anxiety among Emergency Department healthcare workers in Pakistan during COVID-19 pandemic: A single center survey

Experimental Results ◽

10.1017/exp.2020.68 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 ◽

Author(s):

N. Haroon ◽

S. S. Owais ◽

A. S. Khan ◽

J. Amin

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Emergency Department ◽

Health Care Providers ◽

Healthcare Workers ◽

Work Performance ◽

Nonparametric Tests ◽

Care Providers ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Frontline Workers

Summary COVID-19 has challenged the mental health of healthcare workers confronting it world-wide. Our study identifies the prevalence and risk of anxiety among emergency healthcare workers confronting COVID-19 in Pakistan. We conducted a cross-sectional survey in an Emergency Department using the Generalized Anxiety Scale (GAD-7), and questions about sources of anxiety. Of 107 participants, 61.7% were frontline workers. The prevalence of anxiety was 50.5%. Nonparametric tests determined that nurses, younger and inexperienced staff, developed significant anxiety. Multivariate ordinal regression determined independent risk factors for developing anxiety were younger age (OR 2.11, 95% CI 0.89–4.99) and frontline placement (OR 1.34, 95% CI 0.33–1.66). Significant sources of stress were fear of infecting family (P = 0.003), lack of social support when the health care providers were themselves unwell (P = 0.02) and feelings of inadequate work performance (P = 0.05). Our study finds that HCWs’ anxiety is considerable. Appropriate measures for its alleviation and prevention are required.

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Risk factors of the stigma towards psychiatric patients among primary healthcare workers in China: a county study

BMC Psychiatry ◽

10.1186/s12888-017-1215-4 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Yang Wang ◽

Xiaohua Wang ◽

Weijun Zhang ◽

Xiaoyun Liang ◽

Donghua Tian ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Primary Healthcare ◽

Healthcare Workers ◽

Psychiatric Patients

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Risk Factors for Occupational Transmission of Tuberculosis among Healthcare Workers in Zambia

International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health ◽

10.9734/ijtdh/2020/v41i1130335 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 59-65

Author(s):

Namaunga Kasumu Chisompola ◽

Kapambwe Mwape Kamanga ◽

Pipina Vlahakis Matafwali

Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Healthcare Workers ◽

Critical Role ◽

Nosocomial Transmission ◽

Infection Prevention And Control ◽

Original Research ◽

Healthcare Facilities ◽

Prolonged Contact ◽

And Control

Healthcare workers (HCWs) play a critical role in the management and control of nosocomial transmission of tuberculosis (TB). At the same time, working in TB healthcare facilities such as hospital wards, diagnostic and treatment facilities increases the risk of acquiring TB due to occupational exposure in HCWs. The risk is further heightened in high TB prevalence populations, such as Zambia, as HCWs are exposed both occupationally and in the community. This review aims to provide a better understanding of the risk factors associated with occupational transmission of TB in HCWs in Zambia, by synthesising available data on TB in HCWs in Zambia and the surrounding region. A search of peer reviewed original research on the transmission of TB among HCWs in Zambia was conducted in PubMed and Google Scholar. Studies were eligible for inclusion in the analysis if they described TB amongst HCWs in Zambia, risk factors for TB in HCWs, and nosocomial transmission of TB in Zambia and the surrounding region. The prevalence of TB in HCWs has been demonstrated to be higher than that of the general population. Transmission of TB in healthcare facilities is driven by several factors centred on the lack of adherence to TB infection prevention and control (IPC) practices. Nosocomial transmission of TB in HCWs is further driven by the HIV epidemic and the rise in lifestyle diseases such as diabetes mellitus. However, there is very scarce data on the association of diabetes mellitus and TB among HCWs in Zambia. Prolonged contact with TB patients on wards has been demonstrated to play a vital role in occupational transmission of TB amongst nurses in Zambia. To curb the transmission of TB in HCWs several measures will require implementation such as; administrative support, IPC training and annual TB and HIV screening for all HCWs.

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A Review of Protective and Risk Factors Affecting Psychosocial Health of Healthcare Workers in Pandemics

Ankara Medical Journal ◽

10.5505/amj.2020.02418 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

pp. 488-504 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Fatma Enli Tuncay ◽

Engin Koyuncu ◽

Şule Özel

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Healthcare Workers ◽

Psychosocial Health ◽

Factors Affecting

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Workplace Violence Against Healthcare Professionals in Thai Tertiary Hospitals

10.21203/rs.3.rs-910003/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Sophida Kueanongkhun ◽

Siriwan Grisurapong ◽

Kitirat Techatraisak ◽

Thomas E. Guadamuz

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Logistic Regression ◽

Workplace Violence ◽

Healthcare Workers ◽

Qualitative Data ◽

Physical Violence ◽

Chi Square ◽

Racial Harassment ◽

Tertiary Hospitals ◽

Chi Square Test

Abstract Background: Thailand lacks evidence of the current prevalence of workplace violence (WPV) at tertiary hospitals. This study aimed to examine the prevalence of, perpetrators of, and factors associated with WPV against healthcare workers in excellent tertiary hospitals in Thailand.Methods: This was a mixed-methods study. A questionnaire was individually administered by an interviewer to 220 healthcare workers using a tablet with an online platforms, and the completion rate was 100%. The study was conducted from July 2018 to March 2019. Pearson’s chi-square test was used to examine the variables related to any violence according to individual and work data. Odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals were used to assess risk factors for exposure to violence using a logistic regression model. Thirty participants provided additional qualitative data that were used for thematic analysis.Results: The findings revealed that in the past 12 months, 63.6% of the participants experienced violence at their workplaces. The most common type of violence reported was verbal violence (56.4%), followed by physical violence (24.1%), bullying (16.4%), sexual harassment (4.1%), and racial harassment (3.6%). Multivariable logistic regression revealed that the correlates of violence at hospitals included being male (OR = 4.28, 95% CI 1.50–12.19), working in an outpatient department (OR = 2.55, 95% CI 1.42–4.58), and having direct contact with clients (OR = 3.12, 95% CI 1.25–7.73). The qualitative data revealed 5 major themes.Conclusion: There is a high prevalence of violence against all healthcare workers at excellent tertiary hospitals in Thailand. Policymakers need to be aware of the roots and risk factors for all types of WPV. The results could also contribute to the development of appropriate policies, interventions for conflicts based on intergenerational gaps, reporting, investigation processes, preventive measures, and zero-tolerance protocols for all healthcare workers.

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