Prevalence and risk factors of tuberculosis in developing countries through health care workers

2018 ◽  
Vol 124 ◽  
pp. 279-283 ◽  
Author(s):  
Divakar Sharma ◽  
Juhi Sharma ◽  
Nirmala Deo ◽  
Deepa Bisht
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Care Workers

scholarly journals Comparison of prevalence and risk factors of somatization between Chinese health care workers and non-health care workers during COVID-19 outbreak

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiuli Song ◽  
Yongjie Zhou ◽  
Wenwang Rao ◽  
Xiangyang Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Medical Service ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Dimension Score ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
High Prevalence

Abstract Background This study aimed to compare prevalence and risk factors of somatization (SOM) between health care workers and non-health care workers during COVID-19 outbreak in China. Methods From 14 February to 29 March 2020, an online survey was performed in both 605 health care workers and 1151 non-health care workers. Based on the somatization dimension score of the Symptom Checklist-90, participants were divided into non-SOM group and SOM group. Results Health care workers had higher prevalence rate of SOM (p < 0.001) than non-health care workers, with an OR of 1.70 (95% CI, 1.22–2.36, p = 0.002). Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that in non-health care workers, the risk factors of SOM included other ethnicities, insomnia, and suicide, while in health care workers, the risk factors included working 6–8 h per day, and working ≥10 h per day during COVID-19 outbreak. Conclusions Our research suggests that both non-health care workers and health care workers have a relatively high prevalence of somatization. However, the related factors for somatization in both groups are significantly different, showing that medical service-related factors are associated with somatization in health care workers, while demographic and clinical factors are associated with somatization in non-health care workers.

Results of a Survey of Cardiovascular Risk Factor Prevalence Amongst Health Care Workers

2000 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 84-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.R. McEwan ◽  
N.G. Dewhurst ◽  
F. Daly ◽  
C.D. Forbes ◽  
J.J.F. Belch
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Risk Profile ◽  
Royal Infirmary ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Profile ◽  
Risk Factor Prevalence ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
High Prevalence

Summary analyses of screening data were used to ascertain the cardiovascular risk profile in a sample of health care workers in Scotland. A sample of NHS staff (298 women and 78 men) were screened during visits to Perth Royal Infirmary (PRI) in 1996 and 1997. Comparisons were made within subsets and with previous screening studies. Health care workers have been a neglected component of the workforce for receiving education about risk factors. The high prevalence of smokers found in this sample should be a cause for concern.

scholarly journals Prevalence and risk factors for Staphylococcus aureus in health care workers at a University Hospital of Recife-PE

2008 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 504-508 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eduardo Caetano Brandão Ferreira da Silva ◽  
Maria das Graças C. Antas ◽  
Armando Monteiro B. Neto ◽  
Marcelle Aquino Rabelo ◽  
Fábio Lopes de Melo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Care Workers

Risk factors for tuberculosis among health care workers in South India: a nested case–control study

2013 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anoop Mathew ◽  
Thambu David ◽  
Kurien Thomas ◽  
P.J. Kuruvilla ◽  
V. Balaji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
South India ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Nested Case Control ◽  
Control Study

Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder among Health Care Workers in Earthquake-Affected Areas in Southwest China

2010 ◽  
Vol 106 (2) ◽  
pp. 555-561 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Wang ◽  
Jianxin Zhang ◽  
Mingjie Zhou ◽  
Zhanbiao Shi ◽  
Ping Liu
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Southwest China ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
The Impact

The symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder and associated risk factors were investigated among health care workers in earthquake-affected areas in southwest China. 343 health care workers completed the Chinese version of the Impact of Event Scale–Revised 3 mo. after the Wenchuan Earthquake. The prevalence of probable PTSD was 19%. The significant risk factors identified for PTSD severity included being female, being bereaved, being injured, and higher intensity of initial fear. These findings suggest that PTSD is a common mental health problem among health care workers in earthquake-affected areas. The present information can be useful in directing, strengthening, and evaluating disaster-related mental health needs and interventions after an earthquake.

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