scholarly journals Adverse Skin Reactions Among Frontline Personnel Due To Personal Protective Equipment Against COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Front Line ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Skin Reactions ◽  
Exact Test

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has attracted global attention as it has expeditiously spread. Therefore, adherence to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has become a daily necessity, particularly among front-line personnel. However, PPE is associated with some adverse skin reactions; hence, this study aimed to investigate the characteristics and prevalence of adverse skin reactions from PPE usage. Methods: This cross-sectional study with a random sample was carried out at Bahrain Defense Force Hospital (BDF) from January to March 2021, targeting the front-line personnel. An online questionnaire was sent regarding adverse skin reactions from PPE. A total of 145 healthcare workers (HCWs) were approached, and 132 (91%) responded. The results were analyzed through SPSS 21.0 software, and the Chi-square test or Fisher’s exact test was used to analyze discrete variables. Results: A total of 100 (75.8%) respondents suffered from adverse skin reactions. The most common findings were skin dryness, 100 (75.8%); itchiness, 67 (50.8%); and acne, 48 (36.4%). The most affected distant site was hands, 92 (69.7%). Female gender was significantly associated with skin changes, and only 22 (22%) participants with adverse skin reactions took medical advice. Conclusion: Adverse skin reactions from PPE were common. Therefore, improving awareness of practical methods is quintessential. Keywords: COVID-19; Eczema; Hand Hygiene; Masks; Skin Care

scholarly journals Annoying Skin Reaction Among The Medical Staff Using Personal Protective Equipment During COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thamir Alkubaisi
Keyword(s):  
Skin Reaction ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Medical Staff ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Skin Reactions ◽  
Prolonged Contact ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive

Abstract Backgrounds: the medical staff remains liable to COVID-19. Healthcare institutions must give offer to the supply of "personal protective equipment" to them, with the prolonged contact with this equipment that may cause a variety of skin diseases.Purpose: To shed light on the cutaneous abnormal reactions to the "personal protective equipment" among the medical staff and offers solutions.Methods: This cross-sectional study conducted for the medical staff that involved doctors, dentists, pharmacists, and nurses in the high-risk Ramadi General Teaching Hospital and low-risk Private Clinics, between 4-10 July 2020, at the time after the rise in COVID-19 patients in Anbar governorate, Iraq. A thorough quantitative descriptive research included age, gender, the duration and type of used masks, gloves, Goggles/face shield, and/or gown. About 23 questions described the adverse skin reactions chiefly that involve the skin. Results: A total of 196 participants were recruited for the online questionnaire, including (49.5%) doctor, (15.3%) dentist, (16.8%) pharmacist, and (18.4%) nurse, with a significant involvement between 20-29 years old age. The use of the mask and glove were associated significantly with an adverse skin reaction, like a wound, dry lips, Acne and/or folliculitis, hand dryness, erythema, itching, wrinkle, nail fracture. While workers who regularly used gowns had a negative correlation with adverse skin reactions including erythema with pruritus of trunk and shoulders, miliaria, and pityriasis versicolor. Goggles/face shield did not report adverse skin problems,Conclusions: The medical staff uses personal protective equipment that may develop mild dermatological adverse effects. It needs early diagnosis and treatment. There is dermatological advice that may be helpful to avoid these unwanted effects.

FACTORS AFFECTING NURSE ANXIETY IN ROLE AS A CAREGIVER DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 108-115
Author(s):  
Yurike Septianingrum ◽  
Andikawati Fitriasari ◽  
Erika Martining Wardani
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background: During the Covid-19 outbreak, health workers, especially nurses, are vulnerable to potential psychological symptoms such as anxiety, which can prevent nurses from carrying out their role as caregivers in health services (Lai et al., 2020; Shanafelt et al., 2020). Objectives: The purpose of this study is to analyze the factors that can influence the anxiety of nurses in playing the role of caregiver during the Covid-19 pandemic. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study with a population of all nurses who met the inclusion criteria as much as 105 nurses. The research sample was selected through stratified random sampling and obtained 84 nurses. This research was conducted at RSI Jemursari Surabaya from June until September 2020. The research instruments used in this study were the demographic observation sheet, knowledge questionnaire, and the Hamilton Anxiety Rank Scale (HARS). Data analysis used Pearson chi-square test and multivariate logistic regression. Results: The results of the Pearson Chi-square test showed that of all the factors studied, only age (p = 0.004), availability of personal protective equipment (p = 0.002), and knowledge (p = 0.017) influenced nurses' anxiety. The results of the analysis using multivariate logistic regression test showed that the factor that most influenced nurses' anxiety was the availability of personal protective equipment (p = 0.001; OR = -3.062). Conclusion: Younger nurses, inadequate personal protective equipment, and less knowledgeable nurses were at high risk for more severe anxiety. Regular observation of the psychological condition of nurses and the fulfillment of the need for personal protective equipment is needed to prevent increased anxiety in nurses.   Keywords: Nurse, anxiety, Covid-19, caregiver.

scholarly journals The Correlation Between The Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Soil-Transmitted Helminths Infection in the Workers of Kaliputih Plantation Jember Regency

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
Ivan Iqbal Baidowi ◽  
Yunita Armiyanti ◽  
Zahrah Febianti ◽  
Yudha Nurdian ◽  
Bagus Hermansyah
Keyword(s):  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Soil Transmitted Helminths ◽  
Faecal Samples ◽  
The Status ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

This study aimed to investigate the correlation between the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and the status of Soil-Transmitted Helminths infection in the workers of Kaliputih plantation in Jember Regency. The research method applied was Analytic observational with a Cross-sectional approach. The population, as well as the sample, were all workers of Kaliputih Plantation, Sumber Bulus Village, Ledokombo District, Jember Regency, by the total of 63 people. The sampling technique was the Total sampling. Laboratory analysis on faecal samples of respondents were conducted at the Parasitology Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jember. Furthermore, the research data were analyzed using Chi-Square analysis or Fisher’s Exact Test. The results demonstrated that the prevalence of STH infection in Kaliputih Plantation workers was 25%. This figure was supported by the good awareness of the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) of workers (91.67%). In addition, the Soil-Transmitted Helminths species that infested the plantation workers were Ascaris lumbricoides, found in 6 people (16.67%), and Hookworm, found in 3 people (8.33%). Finally, the result of Chi-square analysis showed a significance value of <0.05. Therefore, it can be concluded that the use of PPE in Kaliputih plantation workers had a significant correlation with the STH infection status. Keywords: Correlation, PPE, Soil-Transmitted Helminths Infection

scholarly journals Faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan risiko keracunan pestisida pada petani

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 81
Author(s):  
Darmiati Darmiati
Keyword(s):  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Pesticide Poisoning ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Blood Samples

Background: Pesticides are dangerous poisons that can have positive or negative effects on humans and the environment. To prevent pesticide poisoning it is necessary to identify a number of risk factors that have an influence on pesticide poisoning on farmers.Objectives: Research Objective to determine the factors associated with the risk of pesticide poisoning to farmers in Lam Mayang Village, Peukan Bada, Aceh Besar District.Methods: Using descriptive analytic research method with cross sectional study design. Subjects are onion farmers, sample size 30 (total sample). Data collection has been carried out by interview and observation using a questionnaire. Using the Chi square test.Results: Laboratory tests showed 3 blood samples had abnormal levels of cholinesterase and 27 blood samples had normal cholinesterase levels. There are 2 variables related to cholinesterase levels, using personal protective equipment p value 0.030 < 0.05 and knowledge p value 0.041 < 0.05.Conclusion: Counseling to increase farmers' knowledge about pesticides is needed. Using  personal protective equipment and farmers' compliance with using personal protective equipment will reduce the incidence of pesticide poisoning.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN DENGAN KEPATUHAN PENGGUNAAN ALAT PELINDUNG DIRI (APD) PADA PEKERJA MEKANIK DI AREA WORKSHOP PT. XYZ KOTA SURABAYA

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-85
Author(s):  
Friska Ayu ◽  
Muslikha Nourma R ◽  
Merry Sunaryo
Keyword(s):  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test

Along with the rapid development of industry encourages the increasing use of machinery, work equipment in the process of produsi with accompanied the application of techniques and technology from various levels in all sector. This means that there maybe a high risk of accidents due to work and also an increase in the amount of intensity of hazard sources in the workplace. Using of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is the final stage of hazard control, although the use of PPE will be maximized if other controls such as elimination, substitution, enginee was already applied. This research was conducted at PT.XYZ which is one of the companies engaged in the delivery of goods through sea lanes located in Tanjung Perak, Surabaya by using analytical observational method with a cross sectional study design with a total sample of 38 people. The characteristics of the respondents and the level of compliance with the use of PPE were obtained from interviews with mechanicalworkers in the workshop area. From the results of interviews conducted, as many as 24 mechanical workers obedient in using PPE and 14 others are not obedient in using PPE. The result of statistical test using chi square test shows that there is correlation between knowledge level (p = 0,002) with level of compliance of PPE usage on mechanical worker in workshop area. Advisable for workers to further improve compliance and self-awareness in using personal protective equipment (APD) whileworking or while in the work environment because its relates to the personal health and safety of workers. For the company should be more firm in supervising the worker in this case about the habit of using personal protective equipment in accordance with the policy set.

scholarly journals The obedience of medical personnel to using personal protective equipment in preventing the transmission of COVID-19 at a private hospital in Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-74
Author(s):  
Eka Putri Hartuti ◽  
Dyah Suryani ◽  
Vebby Amellia Edwin ◽  
Maretalinia Maretalinia ◽  
Suyitno Suyitno
Keyword(s):  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Medical Personnel ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Work Level ◽  
Level Of Motivation

Background: As one of the vulnerable groups to be infected by COVID-19, healthcare workers are required to obey the hospital rules and protocols. However, it may remain challenging for them, especially related to the provision of using personal protective equipment.Objective: This study examined the obedience of medical personnel to personal protective equipment in preventing the transmission of COVID-19 at PKU Muhammadiyah Hospital Yogyakarta, Indonesia.Methods: This cross-sectional study examined 259 medical personnel (medical doctors, nurses, and midwives) in the hospital. Descriptive statistics, Chi-Square test, and multiple logistic regression were used for data analysis.Results: The majority of respondents were nurses (80.3%) and female (63.3%). Those who had a poor attitude would be three times more likely to have poor obedience to using personal protective equipment (Adj. OR: 2.81, 95% CI: 1.52 - 5.19). Sex, age, length of work, level of knowledge, level of motivation, and facility support were not correlated with obedience to using personal protective equipment.Conclusion: The finding reported that many medical personnel were not obedient to using personal protective equipment because their response to disease prevention was poor. The results can be used for further intervention and education or training programs for medical personnel.

scholarly journals Knowledge and experience of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study in Tema, Ghana

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 1022
Author(s):  
Mercy N. A. Opare-Addo ◽  
Josephine Mensah ◽  
Janice Osei Donkor ◽  
Amos Amoako-Adusei ◽  
Angela Opoku-Bona
Keyword(s):  
News Media ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sufficient Knowledge ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Background: Coronavirus Disease 2019 is a pandemic caused by a novel human coronavirus previously known as 2019-nCov. Healthcare workers are essential in the response to and management of such infectious diseases.  Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted at Tema General Hospital, Ghana. Data was collected from healthcare workers using a structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics was done for all socio-demographic characteristics of respondents. Level of knowledge about coronavirus disease and factors influencing participants’ willingness to work were summarized as frequencies, percentages and charts. Chi-square test was used to test for association between level of knowledge and all independent variables.  Results: A total of 157 healthcare workers participated in this study. The news media (135, 85.99%) was the commonest source of information for participants. Almost half of participants (47.8%) had been tested for coronavirus disease, and 91.08% had sufficient knowledge about the disease. Occupation (p=0.047) was significantly associated with participants’ level of knowledge. A total of 46.49% disagreed with adequacy of personal protective equipment provided, with 70.06% admitting they have had to use their own personal protective equipment at work. A sense of duty (20, 31.8%) and motivation (14, 22.2%) positively influenced participants’ ability to work while challenges faced included fear of contracting and transmitting the virus (98.7%) and stigmatization (70.7%).  Conclusions: The healthcare workers had sufficient knowledge about coronavirus disease. Insufficient personal protective equipment was evident during the pandemic. Measures must be established to ensure that barriers to work are eliminated while factors that enhance work output are encouraged.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN DENGAN KEPATUHAN PENGGUNAAN ALAT PELINDUNG DIRI (APD) PADA PEKERJA MEKANIK DI AREA WORKSHOP PT. XYZ KOTA SURABAYA

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-85
Author(s):  
Friska Ayu ◽  
Muslikha Nourma R ◽  
Merry Sunaryo
Keyword(s):  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test

Along with the rapid development of industry encourages the increasing use of machinery, work equipment in the process of produsi with accompanied the application of techniques and technology from various levels in all sector. This means that there maybe a high risk of accidents due to work and also an increase in the amount of intensity of hazard sources in the workplace. Using of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is the final stage of hazard control, although the use of PPE will be maximized if other controls such as elimination, substitution, enginee was already applied. This research was conducted at PT.XYZ which is one of the companies engaged in the delivery of goods through sea lanes located in Tanjung Perak, Surabaya by using analytical observational method with a cross sectional study design with a total sample of 38 people. The characteristics of the respondents and the level of compliance with the use of PPE were obtained from interviews with mechanical workers in the workshop area. From the results of interviews conducted, as many as 24 mechanical workers obedient in using PPE and 14 others are not obedient in using PPE. The result of statistical test using chi square test shows that there is correlation between knowledge level (p = 0,002) with level of compliance of PPE usage on mechanical worker in workshop area. Advisable for workers to further improve compliance and self-awareness in using personal protective equipment (APD) while working or while in the work environment because its relates to the personal health and safety of workers. For the company should be more firm in supervising the worker in this case about the habit of using personal protective equipment in accordance with the policy set.

scholarly journals Medical Doctors Awareness, Perception, and Attitude towards COVID-19 in Bangladesh: A Cross sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sadia Biswas Mumu ◽  
Most Nasrin Aktar ◽  
Zabun Nahar ◽  
Shahana Sharmin ◽  
Md Shaki Mostaid
Keyword(s):  
Incubation Period ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Medical Doctors ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Authorities ◽  
Mode Of Transmission

Objective: COVID-19 has emerged as a pandemic and during the first week of May Bangladesh has reported more than 10,000 cases. A lack of awareness and poor understanding of the disease may result in rapid transmission of the disease in Bangladesh. This study aimed to investigate the awareness, perception, and attitude towards COVID-19 among Bangladeshi medical doctors. Method: This cross sectional, web-based study was conducted with the help of an online questionnaire and sent to the doctors which comprised of a series of questions regarding demographics of the participants, symptoms and incubation period of COVID-19, mode of transmission, measures to prevent transmission, availability of training and personal protective equipment in Bangladeshi hospitals, and attitude of doctors towards the treatment of suspected patients with COVID-19. Results: Of 800 medical doctors, a total 545 completed the survey (response 68.13%). Among the participants, 52.3% were females, 72.8% were below 30 years of age, and majority (52.8%) were working outside the cities in the villages and rural areas. A total of 404 (74.1%) doctors reported the correct incubation period of COVID-19. Majority doctors were aware of the symptoms with mode of transmission of COVID-19, measures to prevent hospital transmission, along with ways of identifying suspected patients with COVID-19. However, more than 90% of the doctors reported of inadequate intensive care unit and ventilator facilities along with extreme scarcity of personal protective equipment in the hospitals. 65.7% doctors prefer avoid working with a COVID-19 patient and more than 50% doctors have expressed that they would send the suspected COVID-19 patients to designated hospitals without providing treatment. Conclusion: The health authorities should take appropriate training measures to increase the awareness of the medical doctors along with providing sufficient amount of personal protective equipment for the medical doctors and supporting staff before deploying them in hospitals.

scholarly journals Medical Interns and COVID-19: results of national research

2020 ◽  
Vol 66 (6) ◽  
pp. 812-817 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria M. C. Carrascosa ◽  
Tercio de Campos ◽  
Jéssica E. Sampaio ◽  
Rafaella R. F. Souza ◽  
Vitória L. Ribeiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
The Face ◽  
Ease Of Access ◽  
The Impact

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE Assess the impact of COVID-19 on medical students’ internships in public and private institutions in Brasil, in addition to estimating the quality of the measures taken by their respective Universities in the face of the problem and the availability of personal protective equipment (PPE). METHODS A descriptive cross-sectional quantitative analysis study carried out with 317 students undergoing medical internship from March 31, 2020, to April 12, 2020. The survey was conducted through an online questionnaire using the SurveyMonkey tool with 20 questions. Interns from the fourth to the sixth year of medical schools in the country were randomly included in the study through a survey sent by Whatsapp application. Statistical analysis was performed using the Chi-Square, considering p <0.05 as significant. RESULTS Four main topics were identified in the research: student demographic data; how classes and courses are being taught; the use and ease of access to personal protective equipment and the students’ fears and perspectives for the future. CONCLUSION The study clarified that although half of the students still have some degree of content and, in their majority, they are satisfied, there is still a lot of difficulty in obtaining personal protective equipment, which prevents students from returning safely to their internships.

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