scholarly journals Knowledge of, risk perception towards and reported preventive practices against Lassa fever among health workers in Ondo State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 155-160
Author(s):  
Akinola A Fatiregun ◽  
Elvis E Isere ◽  
Opeyemi Agunbiade ◽  
Modupeola Dosumu ◽  
Rosemary Onyibe
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Control Policy ◽  
Lassa Fever ◽  
Preventive Practices ◽  
Infection Control Policy ◽  
Hospital Infection Control ◽  
Ondo State

Background: Secondary transmission of Lassa fever has been recorded annually among healthcare workers who provided care. An outbreak of the disease in Ondo State, Southwest Nigeria in 2018, recorded high morbidity and mortality. This study was conducted to assess the knowledge, risk perception, and preventive practices towards Lassa fever among healthcare workers.    Methods: A health facility-based descriptive cross-sectional study design was conducted involving senior members of staff randomly selected from the list of staff members. A structured pre-tested questionnaire was administered to 554 consenting respondents in 304 health facilities. Results: More than half of the respondents (317, 57.2%) are health workers in primary healthcare cadres. Although 444 (80.1%) knew the case definition for reporting, only 379 (68.4%) correctly indicated the reporting channel. Concerning risk perception, 174 (31.4%) rated their risk of contracting the disease in the workplace as high, and 309 (55.8%) indicated that hospitals' infection control policy is inadequate. Furthermore, only 76 (13.7%) of the respondents reported having modified their working habits for fear of being infected with Lassa fever three months before the study with 368 (66.4%) and 474 (85.6%) reported that they always use aprons and gloves respectively during treatment of patients. Conclusion: There is a need to strengthen the hospital infection control policy and train healthcare workers on reporting suspected cases.

scholarly journals Corona virus-19 preventive practices among primary health workers in Owo local government, Ondo state Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 5696
Author(s):  
Abiodun J. Kareem ◽  
Adesola O. Kareem ◽  
Ayodele Y. Ogunromo ◽  
Liasu A. Ahmed ◽  
Babatunde D. Babalola
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Preventive Practices ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Ondo State

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease with high mortality. Healthcare workers are at the frontline of COVID-19 response and are prone to infection. Therefore, healthcare workers’ preventive practices cannot be underestimated. The study aimed to determine the COVID-19 preventive practices among primary health workers in Owo, Local Government, Ondo state Nigeria.Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. Consenting staff of primary health centres completed a pretested self-administered questionnaire. The data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics.Results: A total of 400 respondents were recruited with 91 (22.8%) males and 309 (77.2%) females giving male to female ratio of 1:3.4. The age range of the respondents was 19-61 years with a mean age of 37.1 (8.1) years. More than half (58.0%) had tertiary level of education and most participant were community health extension workers (36.7%). Majority (99.8%) of the workers were aware of COVID-19 though 212 (53.0%) had good knowledge. The major source of information was the television (94.3%). About 351 (87.8%) had positive attitude despite 383 (95.7%) agreeing that COVID-19 is a problem in Nigeria. More than three-quarter (76.5%) had good practice. There was a significant relationship between knowledge (χ2=29.072, p<0.001), attitude (χ2=35.156, p<0.001) with practice. Educational level was the only factor associated with adherence to COVID-19 guideline (χ2=5.256; p=0.022). The predictors of good practice include knowledge (95% CI =2.296-6.269; p<0.001) and attitude (95% CI =3.079-10.767; p<0.001).Conclusions: The health workers had good knowledge, positive attitude and good preventive practices towards COVID-19.

scholarly journals Risk perceptions and preventive practices of COVID-19 among healthcare professionals in public hospitals in Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wakgari Deressa ◽  
Alemayehu Worku ◽  
Workeabeba Abebe ◽  
Muluken Gizaw ◽  
Wondwosson Amogne
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Risk Perceptions ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Preventive Practices

AbstractHealthcare professionals are at higher risk of contracting the novel coronavirus due to their work exposure in the healthcare settings. Practicing appropriate preventive measures to control COVID-19 infection is one of the most important interventions that healthcare workers are expected to use. The aim of this study was to assess the level of risk perception and practices of preventive measures of COVID-19 among health workers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted from 9th to 26th June 2020 among healthcare professionals working at six public hospitals in Addis Ababa. Data were collected using a self-administered structured questionnaire. Frequency, percentage, and mean were used to summarize the data. A binary logistic regression analyses were performed to identify factors associated with risk perception about COVID-19. A total of 1,134 participants were surveyed. Wearing facemask (93%), hand washing for at least 20 seconds (93%), covering mouth and nose while coughing or sneezing (91%), and avoiding touching eyes, nose, and mouth (91%) were the commonly self-reported preventive practices. About 88% perceived that they were worried about the risk of becoming infected with coronavirus, and majority (91%) worried about the risk of infection to their family. The mean score of overall fear and worry of COVID-19 was 2.37 on a scale of 1 to 3. Respondents who ever provided clinical care to COVID-19 patients were more likely to report fear and worry (adjusted OR=1.34, 95% CI:1.02-1.91), however those who ever participated in Ebola or SARS outbreaks were less likely to report fear and worry due to COVID-19 crisis (adjusted OR=0.66, 95% CI:0.48-0.90). This study has revealed widespread practices of preventive measures and the highest perceived risk of COVID-19 among healthcare workers. Therefore, an effective risk communication intervention should be implemented to ensure the maintenance of appropriate practices during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Health Workers in a Tertiary Hospital in Ile-Ife, Nigeria, towards Ebola Viral Disease

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Anu Olowookere ◽  
Emmanuel Akintunde Abioye-Kuteyi ◽  
Olusegun Kayode Adepoju ◽  
Oluwaseun Taiwo Esan ◽  
Temitope Michael Adeolu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Emergency Preparedness ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Control Policy ◽  
Viral Disease ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hospital Infection Control ◽  
Control And Management

Background. Health workers are more prone to Ebola viral disease (EVD) than the general population. This study assessed the preparedness of health workers in the control and management of EVD.Methods. A descriptive cross-sectional study. Consenting 400 health workers completed a semistructured questionnaire that assessed participants’ general knowledge, emergency preparedness, and control and management of EVD. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics.Results. The mean age (SD) was 34.5 ± 8.62 years ranging from 20 to 59 years. Most participants were medical doctors (24.6%) and nurses (52.2%). The majority had practised <10 years (73.8%) and were aware of the EVD outbreak in the West African subregion (85.5%). Colleagues (40%) and radio (37.2%) were their major sources of information. Only 42% had good knowledge while 27% knew that there was no vaccine presently to prevent EVD. About one-quarter (24.2%) had low risk perception. The majority (89%) felt the hospital infection control policy was inadequate to protect against EVD. The only predictor of good knowledge was participants’ occupation.Conclusion. There is knowledge gap and poor infection control preparedness among respondents. Thus, knowledge and practices of health workers towards EVD need improvement.

scholarly journals Risk perceptions and preventive practices of COVID-19 among healthcare professionals in public hospitals in Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wakgari Deressa ◽  
Alemayehu Worku ◽  
Workeabeba Abebe ◽  
Muluken Gizaw ◽  
Wondwosson Amogne
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Risk Perceptions ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Preventive Practices

AbstractHealthcare professionals are at higher risk of contracting the novel coronavirus due to their work exposure in the healthcare settings. Practicing appropriate preventive measures to control COVID-19 infection is one of the most important interventions that healthcare workers are expected to use. The aim of this study was to assess the level of risk perception and practices of preventive measures of COVID-19 among health workers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted from 9th to 26th June 2020 among healthcare professionals working at six public hospitals in Addis Ababa. Data were collected using a self-administered structured questionnaire. Frequency, percentage, and mean were used to summarize the data. A binary logistic regression analyses were performed to identify factors associated with risk perception about COVID-19. A total of 1,134 participants were surveyed. Wearing facemask (93%), hand washing for at least 20 seconds (93%), covering mouth and nose while coughing or sneezing (91%), and avoiding touching eyes, nose, and mouth (91%) were the commonly self-reported preventive practices. About 88% perceived that they were worried about the risk of becoming infected with coronavirus, and majority (91%) worried about the risk of infection to their family. The mean score of overall fear and worry of COVID-19 was 2.37 on a scale of 1 to 3. Respondents who ever provided clinical care to COVID-19 patients were more likely to report fear and worry (adjusted OR=1.34, 95% CI:1.02-1.91), however those who ever participated in Ebola or SARS outbreaks were less likely to report fear and worry due to COVID-19 crisis (adjusted OR=0.66, 95% CI:0.48-0.90). This study has revealed widespread practices of preventive measures and the highest perceived risk of COVID-19 among healthcare workers. Therefore, an effective risk communication intervention should be implemented to ensure the maintenance of appropriate practices during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

cccccImmunological screening of Lassa Virus among Health workers and Contacts of patients of Lassa fever in Ondo State

Immunobiology ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 152076
Author(s):  
Joseph Ojonugwa Shaibu ◽  
Olumuyiwa Babalola Salu ◽  
Olufemi Samuel Amoo ◽  
Ifeoma Idigbe ◽  
Adesola Zaidat Musa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Workers ◽  
Lassa Fever ◽  
Lassa Virus ◽  
Ondo State

scholarly journals Are Creches a Haven for Child Care or Cesspool for Infection?

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 143
Author(s):  
Olusegun T. Afolabi ◽  
Olufemi O. Aluko ◽  
Funmito O. Fehintola ◽  
Bolade K. Afolabi ◽  
Olarinde Olaniran
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Early Childhood ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Control Policy ◽  
Microbiological Analysis ◽  
Proteus Vulgaris ◽  
Care Givers ◽  
Infection Control Policy ◽  
Early Childhood Care ◽  
Childhood Care

The increasing number of Nigerian women in the labour force and disintegration of the extended family system, has led to demand for alternative means of caring for children. Crèche facilities serve as alternative sources of childcare. This study aimed at assessing the adequacy of crèches in a community in Nigeria to offer child care.The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional study design; a total of 14 out of 18 crèches in the town were assessed using a checklist (78% response rate), only 62% of parents of enrolled children accepted to be interviewed while all care givers were interviewed with a questionnaire. Swab samples for microbiological analysis were collected from floors, beddings and toys in the crèches and subjected to microbiological analysis.Less than two-fifth (38%) of caregivers had good knowledge about early childhood care. About two-thirds (65%) of the caregivers had some training in early childhood care. None of the creche had an infection control policy while a little over half (57%) had good environmental hygiene status, 93% had good safety practices and 71% had fair infection control practices. Organisms isolated are Staphylococcus aureus (59%), Aerobic spore bearer (13%) and Proteus vulgaris (5%) while 28% yielded no growth. Staphylococcus aureus was resistant to second line antibiotics and only 44% were sensitive to Gentamicin. Proteus vulgaris was resistant to most antibiotics but sensitive to Gentamicin.Knowledge of care givers about childcare practices was poor. Infection control practice was fair despite absence of infection control policy. 

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