scholarly journals Coronavirus Disease-2019: Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Health Care Workers at Makerere University Teaching Hospitals, Uganda

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronald Olum ◽  
Gaudencia Chekwech ◽  
Godfrey Wekha ◽  
Dianah Rhoda Nassozi ◽  
Felix Bongomin
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Makerere University ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
University Teaching Hospitals

Cross-national HIV infection control practices and fear of AIDS: a comparison between Nigeria and the USA

1997 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 764-771 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ekere James Essien ◽  
Michael W Ross ◽  
Martins Meremikwu
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Disposable Equipment ◽  
University Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Cross National

Summary: Fears about occupational transmission of HIV may have a significant impact on the behaviour of health care workers and on infection control practices. We investigated the relationships between fear of AIDS and infection control practices in health care workers in major university teaching hospitals in Nigeria and the USA. Data from the fear of AIDS scale and on a measure of infection control practices and beliefs showed that knowledge of whether the patient was HIVinfected determined infection control practices in Calabar but not Texas. Where the patient was known to be infected, there were no differences between the 2 countries. Fears of AIDS were related to infection control practices significantly more in the USA than in Nigeria where there was almost no relationship. These data may be influenced by the greater availability of disposable equipment in the USA compared with Nigeria.

scholarly journals Vaccination status and prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection among health-care workers in a tertiary health institution, Enugu State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-125
Author(s):  
Chinonyelu Jennie Orji ◽  
Onyinye Hope Chime ◽  
Edmund Onyemaechi Ndibuagu
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Vaccination Status ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
State University ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
B Virus ◽  
Enugu State ◽  
Clinical Departments

Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a major global health concern. The prevalence among health-care workers (HCWs) is about 13% in Nigeria. Although the vaccine has been found to be effective in preventing infection in 90–95% of recipients, its uptake among HCW is low. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and vaccination status of HCW in a tertiary health facility in Southeast Nigeria. Methods: The study was conducted at Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH) to mark the 2018 World Hepatitis Day. The HCWs were sensitised through handbills, posters, memo to the different departments and an awareness walk. HCWs who presented voluntarily were screened. Data were collected using a pro forma and analysed. Results: Out of the 1720 staff at ESUTH, 241 (14.0%) were screened; 33.2% were classified as clinical staff, 43.9% worked in clinical departments and 25.3% and 6.6% had been previously screened and vaccinated, respectively. Only 2.1% were positive for hepatitis B surface antigen. Previous screening for hepatitis B, working in clinical departments and being a core clinical health worker were factors that were significantly associated with previous vaccination status. Positive predictors included previous screening and working in clinical departments. Conclusion/Recommendation: This study revealed low HBV screening and vaccination uptake among HCWs in Enugu state University Teaching hospital, and also low disease prevalence. Though the prevalence of HBV infection was low, organising more awareness-raising activities in the facility will improve prevention and further reduce prevalence.

scholarly journals Hazards Analysis, within Departments and Occupations, for Hepatitis B Virus among Health Care Workers in Public Teaching Hospitals in Khartoum State; Sudan

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Taha Ahmed Elmukashfi ◽  
Omer Ali Ibrahim ◽  
Isam Mohamed Elkhidir ◽  
Abdelgadir Ali Bashir ◽  
Mohammed Ali Awad Elkarim
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
B Virus

Hepatitis B virus infection among health care workers in Public Teaching Hospitals in Khartoum State, Sudan

2012 ◽  
Vol 50 (5) ◽  
pp. 1215-1217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taha Ahmed Elmukashfi ◽  
Isam Mohamed Elkhidir ◽  
Omer Ali Ibrahim ◽  
Abdelgadir Ali Bashir ◽  
Mohammed Ali Awad Elkarim
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Virus Infection ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Hepatitis B Virus Infection ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
B Virus

scholarly journals Knowledge of electronic medical records system among frontline health care workers in Jos University teaching hospital, Plateau State Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 3837
Author(s):  
Tolulope O. Afolaranmi ◽  
Zuwaira I. Hassan ◽  
Bulus L. Dawar ◽  
Bamkat D. Wilson ◽  
Abdulbasit I. Zakari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Electronic Medical Records ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Medical Records System

Background: Electronic Medical Records system (EMRs) in any healthcare system has the potential to transform healthcare in terms of saving costs, reducing medical errors, improving service quality, increasing patients’ safety, decision-making, saving time, data confidentiality, and sharing medical. Evidence on the current state of EMR system in Nigeria health system particularly its knowledge among health professionals is limited. Hence, this study was conducted to assess the level of knowledge EMRs among frontline health care workers in a tertiary health institution in Jos, Plateau State.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted between April and August 2019 among 228 frontline health care workers in Jos University Teaching Hospital using quantitative method of data collection. SPSS version 20 was used for data analysis and a p-value of ≤ 0.05 considered statistically significant.Results: The mean age of the respondents in this study was 35 ± 8 years with 93 (40.8%) being 36 years and above. The overall level of knowledge of EMRs was adjudged to be good among 163 (71.5%) of the participants. Category (pharmacists) of the respondents was found to influence good knowledge of EMRs (OR = 1.37; 95% CI = 1.007 – 1.865; p = 0.045).Conclusions: This study has demonstrated a relatively high level of good knowledge of EMRs with variation existing along the categories of health care workers bringing to light the existence of a good knowledge base in the light of future EMRs implementation.

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