scholarly journals COVID-19 infection among healthcare workers: a cross-sectional study in southwest Iran

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Golnar Sabetian ◽  
Mohsen Moghadami ◽  
Leila Hashemizadeh Fard Haghighi ◽  
Mohammad Javad Fallahi ◽  
Reza Shahriarirad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Personnel ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Infection Status ◽  
Infection Rates ◽  
Emergency Rooms ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Southwest Iran ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Objective: With the novel coronavirus pandemic, the impact on the healthcare system and workers cannot be overlooked. However, studies on the infection status of medical personnel are still lacking. It is imperative to ensure the safety of health-care workers (HCWs) not only to safeguard continuous patient care but also to ensure they do not transmit the virus, therefore evaluation infection rates in these groups are indicated.Methods: Demographic and clinical data regarding infected cases among HCWs of Fars, Iran with positive SARS‐CoV‐2 PCR tests were obtained from 10th March to 16th May.Results: Our data demonstrated a rate of 5.62% (273 out of 4854 cases) infection among HCW, with a mean age of 35 years and a dominance of female cases (146 cases: 53.5%). The majority of infected cases were among nurses (51.3%) while the most case infection rate (CIR) was among physicians (27 out of 842 performed test (3.2%)). Also, the highest rate of infection was in the emergency rooms (30.6%). Also, 35.5% of the patients were asymptomatic and the most frequent clinical features among symptomatic patients were myalgia (46%) and cough (45.5%). Although 5.5% were admitted to hospitals, there were no reports of ICU admission. Furthermore, 10.3% of the cases reported transmitting the infection to family and friends. Regarding safety precautions, 1.6% didn't wear masks and 18.7% didn't use gloves in work environments. Conclusion: HCWs are among the highest groups at risk of infection during the COVID-19 pandemic; therefore, analysis of the infection status of these groups is vital to maintain enough attention from the public, provide effective suggestions for government agencies and expanding protective measures is essential to decrease infection rates.

scholarly journals COVID-19 infection among healthcare workers: a cross-sectional study in southwest Iran

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Golnar Sabetian ◽  
Mohsen Moghadami ◽  
Leila Hashemizadeh Fard Haghighi ◽  
Reza Shahriarirad ◽  
Mohammad Javad Fallahi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Personnel ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Infection Rates ◽  
Emergency Rooms ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Southwest Iran ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Objective With the novel coronavirus pandemic, the impact on the healthcare system and workers cannot be overlooked. However, studies on the infection status of medical personnel are still lacking. It is imperative to ensure the safety of health-care workers (HCWs) not only to safeguard continuous patient care but also to ensure they do not transmit the virus, therefore evaluation of infection rates in these groups are indicated. Methods Demographic and clinical data regarding infected cases among HCWs of Fars, Iran with positive SARS‐CoV‐2 PCR tests were obtained from 10th March to 17th May 2020. Results Our data demonstrated a rate of 5.62% (273 out of 4854 cases) infection among HCW, with a mean age of 35 years and a dominance of female cases (146 cases: 53.5%). The majority of infected cases were among nurses (51.3%), while the most case infection rate (CIR) was among physicians (27 positive cases out of 842 performed test (3.2%)). Also, the highest rate of infection was in the emergency rooms (30.6%). Also, 35.5% of the patients were asymptomatic and the most frequent clinical features among symptomatic patients were myalgia (46%) and cough (45.5%). Although 5.5% were admitted to hospitals, there were no reports of ICU admission. Furthermore, 10.3% of the cases reported transmitting the infection to family and friends. Regarding safety precautions, 1.6% didn't wear masks and 18.7% didn't use gloves in work environments. Conclusion HCWs are among the highest groups at risk of infection during the COVID-19 pandemic; therefore, evaluating infection rates and associated features is necessary to improve and adjust protective measures of these vulnerable, yet highly essential group.

scholarly journals Risk of Burnout in Front-Line Health Care Workers When Combating Covid-19: A Prospective Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adde Midian Putra Chafid ◽  
Nancy Margarita Rehatta ◽  
Elizeus Hanindito ◽  
Margarita Maria Maramis
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care ◽  
Resident Education ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Medical Personnel ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Front Line ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Isolation Room ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Questionnaire Assessment

Specialist resident education is a level of professional development to improve the professional qualifications of specialist doctors, which is a tough and stressful process. Medical personnel who treat patients exposed to COVID-19 experience burnout. This study was to determine the risk of burnout in anesthesiology residents and intensive care as a frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic era. The research design was an observational analytic study that was cross-sectional towards residents who served in the Special Isolation Room of Dr. Soetomo Surabaya. The sample in this study used total sampling and obtained 35 respondents. The statistical test used multiple linear regression. Each research subject was given an online Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) questionnaire assessment of the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) questionnaire given before serving in the Special Isolation Room (Pre-RIK), post-assignment (Post-RIK) in the Special Isolation Room and post Self Isolation (Post-ISOMAN). Burnout study in resident Anesthesiology and Intensive Care at Dr. Soetomo in the prevention of COVID-19 in Pre-RIK showed that 3 people had a burnout of 9.37% and 32 people had no burnout at 90.63%. At Post-RIK there were 3 burnouts (9.37%) and 32 people (90.63%) without burnout. In Post-ISOMAN there was 1 burnout (2.85%) and without burnout of 34 people (97.15%). In the study, it was found that resident receipts in 2019 experienced more burnout, compared to resident at the end of the year.

scholarly journals Psychological Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Health Care Workers: A Cross Sectional Study

BioMedica ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (2S) ◽  
pp. 223-227
Author(s):  
Zaina Jabeen ◽  
Aysha Rani ◽  
Sohaib Ahmed ◽  
Sadaf Ghaffar ◽  
Tazaeen Hina Kazmi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Ethical Review ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
The Impact

<p><strong>Background and Objective</strong>: The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected more than four million people in 213 countries. Health care workers (HCWs) who deal with COVID-19 patients have a high chance of getting infected. They have got valid concerns regarding their own health as well as the impact it can have on the wellbeing of their family and acquaintances. The current study aims to assess the prevalence of psychological problems among HCWs during the COVID-19 pandemic. <strong>Methods:</strong> A cross-sectional study was conducted among HCWs of Wah Medical College and Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) Hospital Wah Cantt from 1st May 2020 to 7th May 2020 after an ethical approval by ethical review board. A total of 340 HCWs participated by filling an online questionairre; questions on demographic profile and validated Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale&ndash;21 (DASS-21) score were included. Frequency of depression, anxiety and stress and mean DASS-21 scores between house officers and all other healthcare workers and between Medicine and allied department and other departments was assessed. Data was analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS)-23. P-value &le; 0.05 was considered statistically significant. <strong>Results:</strong> Among 340 HCWs majority i.e. 66.8% were less than 35 years of age and the mean age of participants was 40.65 &plusmn; 11.64 years. There was a female proponderance with a F:M ratio of 1.7:1. Most (55.3%) of the participants were single and there was a high percentage of house officers with 45% among all. The overall prevalence of depressiom, anxiety and stress among all HCWs was 32.9%, 25% and 23.5% respectively. The depression, anxiety and stress among house officers than other HCWs and higher prevalence in Medicine and Allied Departments than other departments. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> As the global threat of COVID-19 continues to emerge, it is important not to underestimate the psychological impact of this pandemic on HCWs. Interventions and support to especially vulnerable groups of HCWs will help improve psychological health, which in turn will help improve the quality of patient care.</p>

scholarly journals Impact of COVID-19 on Malaysian Dental Students’ Physical, Mental, Financial and Academic Concerns

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Widya Lestari ◽  
Nur Hazirah Yazid ◽  
Zawin Najah Azhar ◽  
Azlini Ismail ◽  
Cortino Sukotjo
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Clinical Skills ◽  
Clinical Skill ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Financial Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) has spread across the world at unprecedented speed and gained worldwide attention. The pandemic proved to hold an impact to humankind including dental students in all aspects of life. Dental students’ performances may indirectly be affected following the preventive measures in containing the disease. This study aims to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on physical, mental, financial health and academic concern among dental students in Malaysia. Methods The current research implemented a cross sectional study among dental students in Malaysia. Assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on dental education was done by the distribution of a set of online survey consisting of 28 questions to dental students (n = 353) from public and private universities in Malaysia. The questionnaires include sociodemographic backgrounds and assessment on the 4 main domains. Results A total number of 353 respondents was recorded and 76.2% comprised of female. 59.7% were clinical students and 40.3% were preclinical students. 55.8% of the respondents attended hybrid mode of study. 78.0%, 76.5% and 91.8% students were concerned about their own emotional, physical health and the amount of clinical skill they acquire respectively. Year 3 students were found to be more concerned about their mental and financial health concern (p < 0.05). Conclusions COVID-19 pandemic had indeed significantly affected Malaysian dental students mainly due to fear of the quality of online learning and the amount of clinical skills acquired.

scholarly journals Impact of COVID Pandemic and Hybrid teaching on Final year MBBS students’ End of clerkship Exam performance

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sahira Aaraj ◽  
Fareeha Farooqui ◽  
Nadia Saeed ◽  
Sabeen Khan
Keyword(s):  
Online Teaching ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Exam Performance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Creative Commons ◽  
Hybrid Teaching ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
The Impact ◽  
One Way Anova

Background & Objectives: The novel coronavirus (SAR-CoV-2) pandemic has revolutionized medical education worldwide. Most medical schools have adopted the online teaching and assessments. Students attending modified clerkships and assessments under the stress of the pandemic, perform and score differently when compared to normal clerkships. We aimed to identify the impact of COVID-19 on final year MBBS students’ EOC (End of Clerkship) examination by comparing them with their scores prior to the COVID and with scores of the previous final year. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Shifa College of Medicine. Final year MBBS students’ scores of years 2019 and 2020 were included. Students’ EOC MCQ and OSCE scores were compared in pre-COVID and COVID affected rotations of the same year and with the previous year (2019). Data were analyzed in SPSS version 21, means scores were calculated, and one-way ANOVA was applied. Pearson correlation was calculated for correlation assessment of MCQ and OSCE scores. Results: There were 118 students. The mean EOC, OSCE, and MCQ scores in rotations one to four were 72.8±6.4, 73.3±8.1, 71.6±7.4, 72.7±6.7 and 44.4±8, 47.2±8.4, 46.1±8.2, 48.8±8.1, respectively. One-way ANOVA results before and after COVID lockdown were statistically insignificant (p=0.3) for OSCE and significant for MCQ in the final year class of 2020 (p=0.001). The Pearson correlation assessment between MCQ and OSCE scores (n=416) had a significant positive correlation (r=0.42, p=0.000). The overall comparison between scores of the final year class of 2019 and 2020 showed significant improvement in Surgery and Obstetrics/Gynae scores in 2020. Conclusion: During the COVID pandemic, the final year students’ performance in EOC MCQ and OSCE over all remained unaffected. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.38.1.4645 How to cite this:Aaraj S, Farooqi F, Saeed N, Khan S. Impact of COVID Pandemic and Hybrid teaching on Final year MBBS students’ End of clerkship Exam performance. Pak J Med Sci. 2022;38(1):---------. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.38.1.4645 This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Novel Coronavirus (COVID 19) Knowledge and Perception: A Survey of Healthcare workers

2021 ◽  
pp. 503-509
Author(s):  
Rashmi Negi ◽  
Arti Arti
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Respiratory Illness ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Survey Instrument ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Global Threat

Background: Since December 2019, a novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) began its journey around the world. The novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV, officially known as SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19) was first reported in December 2019, as a cluster of acute respiratory illness in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, from where it spread rapidly to over 198 countries. It was declared as a global pandemic by WHO on 12th March 2020.Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a highly transmittable infection and India due to its geographical location is vulnerable to a worst outbreak. India is suddenly increasing its hike in number of positive cases including number of healthcare professionals (HCPs) also acquired infection. Therefore, the aim of study is to assess knowledge and perception among health care workers in Delhi NCR, a vulnerable region, regarding COVID-19. Method: A web-based, cross-sectional study was conducted using a survey instrument to obtain responses from health care workers in Delhi NCR region. A 45-item survey instrument was developed using course materials available on WHO’s website on emerging COVID-19. The survey covered health care workers socio demographic profile, awareness, information sources, and knowledge and perceptions related to COVID-19. Result: The study findings suggest that the level of knowledge was good among health care workers and overall a positive perception was found about COVID 19. Conclusion: As the global threat of COVID-19 continues to emerge, greater efforts through educational campaigns that target HCWs and the wider population beyond borders are needed.

scholarly journals COVID-19 Vaccines Programs: adverse events following immunization (AEFI) among medical Clerkship Student in Jember, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Supangat ◽  
Elly Nurus Sakinah ◽  
Muhammad Yuda Nugraha ◽  
Tegar Syaiful Qodar ◽  
Bagus Wahyu Mulyono ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Events ◽  
Booster Dose ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Health Organization

Abstract Introduction Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) caused by Novel Coronavirus named as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) was declared Pandemic by The World Health Organization (WHO) and a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on January 30, 2020. Many COVID-19 vaccines have been developed, including CoronaVac vaccines by Sinovac. Health care workers, along with medical clerkship students are the priority to receive the vaccine. However, the Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) of the CoronaVac remains unclear. This study aims to describe and analyze the adverse events following immunization (AEFI) of COVID-19 vaccination in medical students in clerkship programs. Method We conducted a cross-sectional study using a questionnaire to assess AEFI after CoronaVac vaccination among medical clerkship students. A Chi-Square test with 95 % of CI was used to determine whether gender correlated with symptoms of AEFI. Result We identified 144 medical clerkship students. The most common AEFI of SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations was localized pain in the injection site during the first dose with 25 (45 %) reports and the booster dose with 34 (67 %) reports. Then followed by malaise, the first dose with 20 (36 %) reports and the booster dose with 21 (41 %) reports. Other symptoms like headache, fever, shivering, sleepiness, nausea, dysphagia, and cold were also reported. Conclusions CoronaVac SARS-COV-2 vaccine has several mild symptoms of AEFI and not correlated with gender. Nevertheless, follow-up after vaccination is needed to prevent immunologic responses that may occur in some patients.

scholarly journals Reporting sharp injuries among Surgeons in Zagazig University Hospitals, Egypt

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eman Mohamed Mortada
Keyword(s):  
Medical Personnel ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Post Exposure Prophylaxis ◽  
University Hospitals ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Prevention Interventions ◽  
History Of ◽  
High Level ◽  
Exposure Prophylaxis

Background and rationale of the study: Although Sharps injuries are a preventable hazard faced by medical personnel in the operating room yet it continues to be one of the hidden problems among HCP. The potential consequence of such injuries includes transmission of blood-borne pathogens with detrimental effects. Despite the advances in technology and increased awareness of medical staff, annually around 600 thousand to one million workers are affected thus considered as one of the most serious threats facing health care workers specially surgeon.Methodology: a cross sectional study of Zagazig University Hospitals surgical departments. Using a sample composed of 287 surgeons randomly chosen from different surgical departments. A questionnaire assessed in addition to personal and professional characteristics, the history of sharp injuries, types of instrument causing the injury, their post exposure prophylaxis including reporting. The results: There were total 287 surgeons participated in this study. (47%) of the respondent surgeons had been exposed to at least one episode of sharp injury in the preceding 3 months and most of the exposures (68%) occurred in the operation room. The injury was mainly caused during suturing (83%). The commonest devices, accused in most of the injuries were suturing needle and scalpel (74 and 59%). The majority of the surgeons (62%) didn’t report the SI and it was largely explained by the majority of the sampled respondents (89%) were not aware of the reporting system existing in their hospital.Conclusions: The most common reason of underreporting  in our study was the lack of awareness that all injuries must be reported.Recommendations: The observed high level of under reporting reflects the need for education on prevention. Our results can guide in planning an education program for the surgeons to increase awareness about dangers of sharp injuries and help improve the reporting strategy  and other potential prevention interventions for of sharp injuries.  

Frontline Health Care Workers’ Mental Workload During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 101053952199725
Author(s):  
Meichen Du ◽  
Kaili Hu
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Mental Workload ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mental Demand ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
High Level

Workload is an essential factor affecting the performance of health care workers (HCWs). High level of mental workload increased their risks of insomnia, anxiety, and depression. This study committed to investigate frontline HCWs’ mental workload and analyze its influencing factors during the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. A total of 802 frontline HCWs completed the online questionnaires. Their total mental workload score was 69.7 ± 16.4. Frontline HCWs were satisfied with their performance (4.0 ± 3.3) and showed a low level of frustration (8.3 ± 5.7). The most important dimensions of mental workload were “effort” (16.4 ± 13.7), “physical demand” (15.7 ± 4.7), and “mental demand” (12.9 ± 5.2). Frontline nurses and HCWs who have higher education level, longer working years, and higher professional title perceived higher mental workload scores ( P < .05). In conclusion, frontline HCWs’ mental workload was not high as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic in China. They have made tremendous efforts and dedication to caring for COVID-19 patients. Job-related factors, some of which can be eliminated by proper management skills, increased frontline HCWs mental workload.

scholarly journals Impact of COVID-19 on academic activities of final year nursing students: a Zambian reflection

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 806
Author(s):  
Kennedy Mwila ◽  
Florence Kalolo ◽  
Steward Mudenda ◽  
Christabel Nangandu Hikaambo
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Education Sector ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Academic Activities ◽  
Course Work ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
The Impact

Background: The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has had many impacts on the education sector. The pandemic has had negative impacts on the academic activities of nursing students globally. Therefore, we assessed the impact of the COVID-19 on final year nursing students’ academic activities in Lusaka and Mufulira districts of Zambia.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study that employed quantitative methods using a structured questionnaire among 196 final year nursing students from 1August 2020 to 30 September 2020. Data were analysed using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 21.Results: A female predominance (67.9%) and a response rate of 86% were obtained. Many students strongly agreed (32.7%) and agreed (20.4%) that they did not complete their course work resulting in some concepts being poorly taught, 86.1% strongly agreed that they had delayed final examinations, and 51.5% strongly agreed that they did not do their clinical attachments. Students strongly disagreed (40.3%) that the e-library and wireless facilities in their school were well-stocked. Hence, this resulted in some students (40.3%) missing class lessons and assessments.Conclusions:The COVID-19 epidemic has negatively affected the academic activities of nursing students in Zambia. Ministries responsible for education must put in place measures that will mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on the education sector. Schools must adapt to the changes in the way of conducting learning and assessment sessions. Finally, schools must improve on their e-library and wireless facilities to effectively support online learning.  

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