The Latex Allergy Awareness in Healthcare Workers and Their Attitude to Protective Measures

Relevant personal protective measures during the COVID-19 pandemic include face masks, possibly decreasing the risk of infection among the general population and healthcare workers (HCW) if utilized properly. The aim of the study was to assess whether different Polish HCW utilize face masks according to the 2020 World Health Organization guidance (WHO) criteria. This cross-sectional study included 1156 respondents who participated in an internet survey evaluating mask-related behaviors. All the WHO criteria were complied with by 1.4% of participants, regardless of medical profession, specialty or place of employment. HCW mostly adhered to criterion 1 (C1; strict covering of the face and mouth with the mask; 90.8%), C4 (washing/disinfecting the hands after touching/taking off the mask; 49%) and C3 (taking off the mask properly without touching the anterior surface; 43.4%), whereas C2 (avoidance of touching the mask with hands) was complied with least commonly (6.8%). HCW with mask-induced itch (31.6%) complied to C2 less often (odds ratio 0.53; p = 0.01). The study reveals that Polish HCW rarely adhere to all the 2020 WHO guidance criteria on the use of masks, whereas the adherence to particular criteria is variable and may be associated with the presence of skin-related conditions and other factors. Better compliance with the recommendations in the future is necessary to increase personal safety of HCW and prevent the transmission of SARS-CoV-2.

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Natural Rubber Latex Allergy Workers' Compensation Claims: Washington State Healthcare Workers, 1991-1999

Applied Occupational and Environmental Hygiene ◽

10.1080/10473220252826574 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 17 (4) ◽

pp. 267-275 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Irwin B. Horwitz ◽

John D. Kammeyer-Mueller

Keyword(s):

Natural Rubber ◽

Healthcare Workers ◽

Natural Rubber Latex ◽

Washington State ◽

Latex Allergy ◽

Workers Compensation ◽

Rubber Latex ◽

Compensation Claims

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Hand Hygiene and Personal Protective Equipment in Healthcare Settings During COVID-19 Pandemic in Bangladesh

Bangladesh Journal of Medicine ◽

10.3329/bjm.v31i2.48535 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 31 (2) ◽

pp. 69-75

Author(s):

Md Rezaul Karim ◽

Sushil Kumar Sah ◽

Afsarunnesa Syeda ◽

Muhammad Tanvir Faysol ◽

Aminur Rahman ◽

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Keyword(s):

Hand Hygiene ◽

Personal Protective Equipment ◽

Healthcare Workers ◽

Healthcare Facility ◽

Survey Study ◽

Protective Equipment ◽

Protective Measures ◽

Healthcare Settings ◽

Mandatory Training ◽

Before And After

Objective: This study conducted to implement protective measures in healthcare settings during theCOVID-19 pandemic in the context of Bangladesh. Methods: It is an observational survey study. A pre-designed open questionnaire electronic linkusing google form was used to collect data from 500 healthcare workers within Bangladesh in whichparticipants were observed, and variables were measured. Results: The study findings revealed that among all participants, 70.9% were working in COVID-19dedicated hospitals, and 1.8% were diagnosed with COVID-19 while working. The study showed that69.1% of participants washed hands before and after consulting/handling each patient, 69.1% hadreadily available rubs/sanitizer in their healthcare facility, and 65.5% adhered principals ofhandwashing. The study also revealed that only 76.4% of participants maintained aseptic precautionsfor donning/doffing. Conclusion: The study findings recommend that mandatory training and maintaining asepticprecautions for PPE putting on (donning), and removal (doffing) is equally important. Bangladesh J Medicine July 2020; 31(2) :69-75

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Prevalence of Latex Allergy among Healthcare Workers in Izmir (Turkey)

Central European Journal of Public Health ◽

10.21101/cejph.a3912 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 22 (4) ◽

pp. 262-265 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Şükran Köse ◽

Aliye Mandıracıoğlu ◽

Bengü Tatar ◽

Selma Gül ◽

Mehmet Erdem

Keyword(s):

Healthcare Workers ◽

Latex Allergy

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The Impact of the Protective Measures on Healthcare Workers During Covid-19 Pandemic in Tertiary University Hospital

Journal of Anesthesia & Pain Medicine ◽

10.33140/japm.06.02.01 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

Keyword(s):

Infection Rate ◽

Healthcare Workers ◽

Transmission Rate ◽

Critical Role ◽

Working Hours ◽

Infection Risk ◽

University Hospital ◽

Personal Protection ◽

Healthcare Staff ◽

Protective Measures

Background: A novel coronavirus “SARS-CoV-2” causes the disease COVID-19. A high transmission rate within healthcare workers was reported. We aimed to determine effect of our protective measures on infection rate, related risk factors and measures that can be taken among healthcare professionals in our university hospital. Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study to analyse the data of infected healthcare providers. Demographic data of the patients, computed tomography (CT) scan findings, laboratory parameters and any symptoms related with Covid-19 disease were recorded. The real‐time reverse transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) results were evaluated. Results: The infection rate was 3.8% (143 of 3700 healthcare workers). Of 143 infected healthcare workers, 91 were female and 52 were male. Mean age of these patients was 32.5±8.6 years (Table 1). First PCR tests of 99 symptomatic healthcare staff were positive. Second tests of 84 of them were negative. The most common symptom was dry cough (47 patients, 32.8%). Treatment of 117 healthcare staff has been completed and they returned to work. Mortality or intensive care unit stay have not been observed. Conclusion: The transmission rate was relatively low in our university hospital. Our protective measures of increased awareness of personal protection, adherence to algorithms, supportive attitudes of hospital management, proper preparation and intervention play a critical role in reducing infection risk for healthcare workers. Public Interest Summary. Corona Virus (COVID 19) pandemic may continue for more time. To prevent its spread within health workers personnel, should follow a strict preventive measure. Increased awareness of personal protection equipment, adherence to algorithms, supportive attitudes of hospital management, proper preparation and intervention play a critical role in reducing infection risk for healthcare workers. Supportive behaviours of hospital administration and managers are essential to increase the enthusiasm of the staff. The Ministry of Health (MOH) should design a flexible working hours system and prevent long working hours under extreme pressure. All meetings are better to be held with a teleconference to prevent face-to-face transmission.

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Role of Personal Protective Measures in Prevention of COVID-19 Spread Among Physicians in Bangladesh: a Multicenter Cross-Sectional Comparative Study

SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine ◽

10.1007/s42399-020-00471-1 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2 (10) ◽

pp. 1733-1739 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Md. Musab Khalil ◽

Md Mashiul Alam ◽

Mostafa Kamal Arefin ◽

Mamunur Rashid Chowdhury ◽

Muhammad Rezeul Huq ◽

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Keyword(s):

Comparative Study ◽

Healthcare Workers ◽

World Health ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Protective Measures ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Baseline Information ◽

Health Organization ◽

Risk Assessment And Management

Abstract This study aims to determine the role of personal protective measures in the prevention of COVID-19 spread among the physicians working at different health facilities in Bangladesh. This hospital-based cross-sectional comparative study was conducted from May to June 2020. A total of 98 COVID-19 positive physicians and 92 COVID-19 negative physicians (physicians with no symptoms of COVID-19 or who tested negative) were enrolled. The questionnaire was adapted from a tool developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) for risk assessment and management of exposure of healthcare workers in the context of COVID-19. Data were collected from the respondents online using Google forms. There was no significant difference in baseline information between COVID-19 positive and COVID-19 negative physicians. The physicians, who were unaware of direct participation in COVID-19 patient care, had higher odds of being COVID-19 positive (OR = 4.018; CI: 1.532–10.535). Additionally, the physicians, who were unaware of the COVID-19 status while performing the aerosol-generated procedure (AGP), had a higher chance of being COVID-19 positive (OR = 2.522; CI: 1.020–6.233). Using face shields/goggles (OR = 0.437; CI:0.228–0.837) and regular decontamination of the patient’s surroundings (OR = 0.392; CI:0.176–0.873) while usual take care of patients and use of N95 masks while performing AGP (OR = 0.372; CI:0.159–0.873) had protective roles against COVID-19 among the physicians. The physicians who had reused the medical gown had two times more chances of being tested positive for COVID-19 than those who had not reused it (OR = 2.3; CI:1.251–4.259). The use of face shields/goggles and N95 masks and decontamination of the patient’s surroundings may give protection against COVID-19. Additionally, reusing medical gowns should be avoided as much as possible.

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Analysis of the Infection Status of Healthcare Workers in Wuhan During the COVID-19 Outbreak: A Cross-sectional Study

Clinical Infectious Diseases ◽

10.1093/cid/ciaa588 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 71 (16) ◽

pp. 2109-2113 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Lichun Zheng ◽

Xiang Wang ◽

Chongchong Zhou ◽

Qin Liu ◽

Shuang Li ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Infection Rate ◽

Healthcare Workers ◽

Case Fatality ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

General Information ◽

Infection Status ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Protective Measures ◽

The Public ◽

Substantial Risk

Abstract Background Healthcare workers (HCWs) at the frontline are facing a substantial risk of infection during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak. Methods We acquired information and data on general information on and infection and death status of HCWs in Wuhan during the COVID-19 outbreak and completed statistical analyses. Results We obtained the data on 2457 infected cases among HCWs in Wuhan, China. More than half of the infected individuals were nurses (52.06%), whereas 33.62% of infected cases were doctors and 14.33% of cases were medical staff. In particular, the case infection rate of nurses (2.22%) was remarkably higher than that of doctors (1.92%). Most infected cases among HCWs were female (72.28%). A majority of the infected HCWs (89.26%) came from general hospitals, followed by specialized hospitals (5.70%) and community hospitals (5.05%). The case infection rate of HCWs (2.10%) was dramatically higher than that of non-HCWs (0.43%). The case fatality rate of HCWs (0.69%) was significantly lower than that of non-HCWs (5.30%). Conclusions The infection risk of HCWs is clearly higher than that of non-HCWs. HCWs play an essential role in fighting the pandemic. The analysis of the infection status of HCWs is essential to attract enough attention from the public, provide effective suggestions for government agencies, and improve protective measures for HCWs.

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Self-Protection of Medical Workers in Traditional Hospitals and Clinics against SARS-CoV-2 Infection

Coronaviruses ◽

10.2174/2666796701999200729153637 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 01 ◽

Author(s):

Suneel Prajapati ◽

Pankaj Gupta ◽

Digvijay Verma ◽

Shilpi Singh ◽

Ashish Tripathi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Traditional Medicine ◽

Healthcare Workers ◽

Close Contact ◽

Traditional Healers ◽

Special Group ◽

Protective Measures ◽

Hospital Acquired Infections ◽

Care Workers ◽

Hospital Acquired ◽

Self Protection

Abstract: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is the more prevalent infectious human disease in several parts of the world caused by SARS Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). COVID-19 transmission is mainly via the respiratory tract, contact, digestive tract and hospital-acquired infections. Health care workers particularly working in clinics of traditional medicine system need to be in close contact with patients, so they have a higher risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection. In this paper, there-fore, the personal-protective measures need to be followed by healthcare workers in traditional medicine clinics during COVID-19 pandemic are emphasized, to enlighten them about self-protection and to improve the safety of such a special group of traditional healers

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