Magnitude and Impact of Occupational Related Needle Stick and Sharp Injuries and Associated Factors among Health Care Workers in Dire Dawa, Eastern Ethiopia

Background: Depression of health care workers was related to work absences, resignations, and poor work performance, affecting the quality of patient care and the health care system. The Coronavirus disease pandemic has had an effect on the mental health of health care workers. Health care workers are facing challenges that can be stressful, overwhelming, and cause strong emotions, may put them at higher risk to develop depression. There is limited evidence that assesses health care workers' depression and its associated factors in the study area during the Coronavirus disease pandemic. Therefore this study aimed to assess depression and associated factors among health care workers in eastern Ethiopia.Method: The cross-sectional study design was conducted from October 26th to November 15, 2020. A total of 265 health care workers from 10 health facilities participated. Patient Health Questionnaire was used for the collection of depressive symptoms. The data were analyzed by using STATA version 14 software. To assess the association between depression and the predictors Adjusted Odds Ratio along with a 95% confidence interval was estimated by using logistic regression analysis. A statistical significance was declared at p-value ≤ 0.05.Results: Of the total 265 study participant, 176 (66.4%) and 95% CI: 60.4%, 71.8% of them reported depressive symptoms. Of 176 reported symptoms of depression 27.9, 24.1, 9.4, 3.7, and 1.1% were had minimal, mild, moderate, moderate-severe, and severe depressive symptoms respectively. The multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed the odds of depression were 2.34 times higher among female participants compared to male participants (AOR: 2.34, 95%CI: 1.09-5.02). In addition, the odds of depression for participants who perceived susceptibility to COVID-19 was 4.05 times higher among their counterpart (AOR: 4.05, 95%CI: 1.12-14.53).Conclusions: Health care workers who experienced depression in the study was high. Health care workers' mental health needs to be protected during the COVID-19 pandemic. Female health care workers and health care workers perceived susceptibility of COVID-19 need attention.

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Preparedness toward COVID-19 pandemics and associated factors among health care workers in Dire Dawa Hospitals, Eastern Ethiopia: A facility-based cross-sectional study

SAGE Open Medicine ◽

10.1177/20503121211054970 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 ◽

pp. 205031212110549

Author(s):

Tameru Menberu ◽

Robel Mekonnen ◽

Yibekal Manaye ◽

Mesfin Kebede ◽

Yonatan Solomon ◽

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Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Health Care Workers ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Control Policy ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Eastern Ethiopia ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Care Workers

Introduction: Health care workers are at the frontline of the response against the COVID-19 outbreak. Poor preparedness and infection prevention practices among health care workers compound the hazard and occurrence of COVID-19 hospital transmission. Thus, the study aimed to assess preparedness toward COVID-19 pandemics and associated factors among health care workers in Hospitals of Eastern Ethiopia. Methods: Facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted from 20 June to July 10 2020. A simple random sampling technique was used to select 423 health care workers. Data were collected using a structured self-administered questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS Version 23. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression was conducted to identify factors associated with the outcome variable, and statistical significance was declared at a p-value less than 0.05. Results: This study revealed that the proportion of health care workers’ preparedness toward the COVID-19 pandemic was 40.9% (95% CI: 36.2–45.9). Working in a public hospital (AOR = 2.7, 95% CI: 1.6–4.3), being unafraid of transmitting COVID-19 to patients (Adjusted odds ratio/AOR = 4.6, 95% CI: 2.2–10.0), feeling safe at the workplace (AOR = 3.3, 95% CI: 1.7–6.4)), satisfied with the infection control policy (AOR = 6.0, 95% CI: 2.3–15.0), and not feeling anxious about the likelihood of COVID-19 spread (AOR = 2.1, 95% CI: 1.3–3.4) were significantly associated with COVID-19 preparedness. Conclusion: The majority of the health care workers were not prepared for COVID-19 pandemics. Feeling safe at the workplace scared of transmitting COVID-19 to patients, satisfied with the infection control policy, and feeling anxious concerning the likelihood of COVID-19 were factors associated with health care workers’ preparedness to COVID-19. The current awareness creation training, including motivational and psychological preparation for all health care workers, is mandatory, regardless of their profession or working place.

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Health care workers depression and associated factors during COVID-19. Health facility-based study in Eastern Ethiopia

10.21203/rs.3.rs-135135/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Tesfaye Assebe Yadeta ◽

Yadeta Desie Baca ◽

Bikila Balis

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Health Care Workers ◽

Work Experience ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Depression Symptoms ◽

Eastern Ethiopia ◽

Perceived Susceptibility ◽

Perceived Severity ◽

Care Workers

Abstract Background Depression of health care workers was related to work absences, resignations, and poor work performance, affecting the quality of patient care and the health care system. It may be at higher risk during the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. There is limited evidence that assesses depression and its associated factors in the study area. Therefore this study aimed to assess depression and associated factors among health care workers (HCW) in eastern Ethiopia. Method: The cross-sectional study design was conducted from October 26th to November 10, 2020. To assess depression among health care workers. Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-19) questionnaire was used for the collection of depressive symptoms. The data were analyzed by using STATA version 14 software. Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) along with 95% CI was estimated to examine factors associated with depression symptoms using logistic regression analysis. Results Of the total 265 study participant, 176 (66.4%) and 95% CI: 60.4%, 71.8% of them reported depressive symptom. Of 176 reported symptoms of depression 27.9%, 24.1%, 9.4%, 3.7%, and 1.1% were had minimal, mild, moderate, moderate-severe, and severe depressive symptoms respectively. Being female [AOR: 3.40, (95%CI: (1.79, 6.45)], participants who perceived susceptibility to COVID-19 [AOR: 2.30, (95%CI: (1.12, 4.71)], and perceived severity to COVID-19 [AOR: 3.06, (95%CI: (1.35, 6.91)] were higher risks of experiencing depression symptoms. Participants who had work experience 3–5 years [AOR: 0.21, (95%CI: (0.08, 0.56)], and the participant who had 6–10 years’ work experience [AOR: 0.30, (95%CI: (0.11, 0. 84)] were had less likely to experience depression symptoms when compared with a participant who had two and fewer years of work experience. Conclusions A high proportion of health care workers experienced depression symptoms. Health care workers' mental health needs to be protected during the COVID-19 pandemic. Female health care workers, junior health care workers, and HCWs perceived susceptibility, and perceived severity of COVID-19 need attention.

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Occupational Exposure to Needle Stick and Sharp Injuries and Associated Factors among Health Care Workers in Awi Zone, Amhara Regional State, Northwest Ethiopia, 2016

Journal of Environmental and Public Health ◽

10.1155/2017/2438713 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2017 ◽

pp. 1-6 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Abebe Dilie ◽

Desalegn Amare ◽

Tenaw Gualu

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Occupational Exposure ◽

Health Care Workers ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Universal Precautions ◽

Needle Stick ◽

Care Workers ◽

Awi Zone ◽

Related Stress ◽

Job Related Stress

Background. Needle stick and sharp injuries were one of the major risk factors for blood and body fluid borne infections at health care facilities. Objective. To assess occupational exposure to needle stick and sharp injuries and associated factors among health care workers in Awi zone, 2016. Methods. institutional based cross-sectional study was conducted among 193 health care workers. Study participants were selected using systematic random sampling technique. Result. When queried, 18.7% of the respondents’ encountered needle stick and sharp injury in the last 1 year. Participants who practiced needle recapping and had job related stress were 21.3 and 7.3 times more likely to face needle stick and sharp injury, respectively. However, those who apply universal precautions and acquire the required skill were 99% and 96% times less likely to face needle stick and sharp injury, respectively, than their counterparts. Conclusion and Recommendation. The prevalence of needle stick and sharp injury was relatively low as compared to previous studies. Recapping of needle after use, job related stress, not applying universal precautions, and lack of the required skill were associated with needle stick and sharp injuries. Therefore, health care providers should apply universal precaution.

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Magnitude and associated factors of needle stick and sharps injuries among health care workers in Dessie City Hospitals, north east Ethiopia

BMC Nursing ◽

10.1186/s12912-020-00422-0 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Solomon Assen ◽

Mamo Wubshet ◽

Manay Kifle ◽

Tewelde Wubayehu ◽

Berihu Gidey Aregawi

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Health Care Workers ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Needle Stick ◽

North East ◽

Care Workers ◽

Sharps Injuries

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Needle-Stick Epidemiology in Navy Health Care Workers Based on INJTRAK Reports (2001–2002)

Military Medicine ◽

10.7205/milmed.170.12.1034 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 170 (12) ◽

pp. 1034-1036 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Wendi Bowman ◽

Bruce K. Bohnker

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Health Care Workers ◽

Needle Stick ◽

Care Workers

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Needle Stick And Sharp Related Injuries- Ethical Considerations, Prevention, And Management

Journal of Bahria University Medical and Dental College ◽

10.51985/jbumdc2018071 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 08 (04) ◽

pp. 278-280

Author(s):

Faisal Hanif ◽

Umar Khurshid ◽

Haroon Sabir Khan ◽

Muhammad Zill-e-Humayun Mirza

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Hepatitis C ◽

Hepatitis B ◽

Health Care Workers ◽

Ethical Considerations ◽

Needle Stick ◽

Care Workers

Laboratory and Health care workers (HCW) are exposed to many occupational related hazards. Both are at considerable risk of acquiring infections. Needle stick/prick injuries (NSIs) can lead to blood borne infections such as HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C

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Burnout syndrome among health care workers is associated with violence against them. What needs to be done?

Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences ◽

10.18502/sjms.v15i5.7230 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Elhadi Awooda

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Health Care Workers ◽

Associated Factors ◽

The Other ◽

Burnout Syndrome ◽

High Expectations ◽

Global Issue ◽

Care Workers ◽

High Prevalence ◽

Radical Solution

Background: During SARS-CoV2 pandemic, patients are becoming more aggressive against health care workers when seeking their demands. Violence against Health care workers is of multifactor, and a one that strongly has associated is their burnout syndrome. Objectives: The aim of this study was to draw a conclusion from the previous literatures about the association of violence against HCWs and their burnout syndrome. Also to find out other associated factors and solutions for this phenomenon. Results: HCWs are subjected to stressful situations and high pressure; of highly infectious diseases (SARS-CoV2), shortage of PPE, working for more than 24 hours’ duty, without payment or reward, difficulties in the workplace and a poor hospital administration; all’s can lead to burnout syndrome. On the other hand, patient’s demand for the high expectations of their needs and attendants' (co-patients) fearfulness, anxiousness about their patient fate. Also, patient or co-patients believes on a doctor to be the only savior, so any unexpected behavior or un sympathy from the burned-out HCWs can result in aggressiveness and violence. Conclusion: The high prevalence of burnout syndrome among HCWs has become a global issue. A real attempt should be made focusing on the radical solution of the problem of burnout syndrome, rather than to enact laws to punish the aggressors against HCWs.

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Prevalence and causes of unreported needle stick injuries among health care workers: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Reviews on Environmental Health ◽

10.1515/reveh-2021-0148 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 0 (0) ◽

Author(s):

Razieh Behzadmehr ◽

Abbas Balouchi ◽

Mehran Hesaraki ◽

Farshid Alazmani Noodeh ◽

Hosein Rafiemanesh ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Health Care ◽

Health Care Workers ◽

Health Workers ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Random Effect ◽

Random Effect Model ◽

Needle Stick ◽

Care Workers ◽

Needle Stick Injuries

Abstract Objectives Health care workers (HCWs) are exposed to needle needles daily. Despite individual studies, there is no statistics on the prevalence of unreported needle stick injuries (NSIs) have been reported. This study was performed to determine the prevalence and causes of unreported NSIs among HCWs. Content In present systematic review and meta-analysis study, three international databases (Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed) were searched from January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2018. The random model was used to determine the prevalence of unreported needle stick among HCWs. Summary and outlook Forty-one studies performed on 19,635 health care workers entered the final stage. Based-on random effect model, pooled prevalence of unreported needle stick injuries was 59.9% (95% CI: 52.0, 67.7; I2=98.9%). The most common cause of unreported NSIs was: They were not worried about NSIs (n=12). The high prevalence of unreported needle sticks injuries indicates the urgency and necessity of paying attention to strategies to improve reporting among health workers.

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Level of physical activity and its correlates among health care workers in Ethiopia, 2019

10.21203/rs.2.19544/v1 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Tigist Demssew Adane ◽

Birhan Gebresillassie Gebregiorgis ◽

Elda Mekonnen Nigussie ◽

Abate Dargie Wubetu

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Health Care ◽

Health Care Providers ◽

Health Care Workers ◽

Health Professionals ◽

Associated Factors ◽

P Value ◽

Care Providers ◽

Care Workers ◽

Study Participants

Abstract Background These days, engaging at sufficient regular physical activity strongly recommended for good health and physical functioning. Physical activity can increase the self-confidence of the health professionals and they would become fit for daily activities with patients. Knowing the level of physical activity can help health care professionals to plan for physical activity programs. This study aimed to measure the level of physical activity and associated factors among adult health professionals at Tirunesh Beijing general hospital.Objective The aim of this study was to assess the level of physical activity and associated factors among health care workers in Ethiopia, 2019.Methods Institution based cross-sectional study conducted level of physical activity and associated factors among health care workers in Ethiopia, 2019. Two hundred nighty seven adult health professionals were participated, which was a 97.4% response rate. The global physical activity questionnaire used to measure the level of physical activity. Descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression analyses was done to affirm the variables characteristics. A predictor variable with a p-value of less than 0.2 exported to multivariate analysis. During multivariate analysis, statistical significance declared at a p-value of < 0.05.Results In general, the majority of the study participants, 89.2% (95% CI: 85.9-92.6) were achieved recommended levels of physical activity. Regarding the intensity of the physical activity, the overall mean time score was 518.4 mints per week or 2352.6 MET/week. For moderate-intensity physical activity, 83.5% of the study participants were physically active, (≥150 minutes/week). In the case of vigorous activity, about 32.7% of the study participants were physically active and engaged in vigorous physical activity (≥75 minutes /week). The study participants, who had self-motivation for physical activity, had a BMI of less than 25 kg/m2 and aged < 40 years were physically active.Conclusions Health care providers’ habit of physical activity improved as compared with the previous studies. However, the current level of physical activity of health professionals is not adequate. Health care providers’ age, body mass index and self-motivation attribute to physical activity. The level of physical activity can increase by enhancing staff motivation towards physical activity.

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