Assessing Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices towards Ivermectin Pre-exposure Prophylaxis for COVID-19 among Health Care Workers

Background: Health care workers (HCWs) are more likely to be at high risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection due to their direct and/or indirect participation in treatment facilities. Here, we aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practices of ivermectin pre-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) in HCWs. Materials and Methods: In this observational study HCWs who were directly/indirectly involved in the medication of COVID-19 patients were selected. The study questionnaire included demographic data; knowledge, attitudes, practices, and associated adverse drug reactions (ADR) after using ivermectin as pre-exposure prophylaxis in COVID-19. Results: The mean age of the selected 306 participants was 34.41 {±standard deviation 4.08}. 66.66% of the participants were men. 15.69% of individuals had co-morbidities. HCWs were about COVID-19, and 94.12% of people know the role of ivermectin as PEP. Additionally, 180 participants (58.82%) realized that ivermectin can cause adverse drug reactions (ADRs). 70.59% of the study-participants admitted that ivermectin has a protective effect on COVID-19, while 62.75% of the participants believed that the PEP benefits of using ivermectin outweigh the risks. 57.37% (n = 210) of HCW used ivermectin and completed the recommended medication process. Eighteen participants (8.57%) experienced adverse reactions and reported to the ADR monitoring center. Conclusion: 70.59% of the studied participants agreed that ivermectin has a protective effect on COVID-19, and 57.37% of the participants have taken ivermectin as PEP. However, 8.57% of the individuals reported ADR, but none of the participants were severe enough to discontinue the drug.

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HEALTH CARE WORKERS’ KNOWLEDDGE AND PERCEPTIONS ABOUT PHARMACOVIGILANCE AND ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS REPORTING

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH CARE ◽

10.26808/rs.ph.i9v1.02 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 1 (9) ◽

Author(s):

Aurora Napuce ◽

Afrim Tabaku

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Adverse Drug Reactions ◽

Health Care Workers ◽

Drug Reactions ◽

Care Workers

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Post exposure prophylaxis following occupational exposure to HIV: a survey of health care workers in Mbeya, Tanzania, 2009-2010

Pan African Medical Journal ◽

10.11604/pamj.2015.21.32.4996 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 21 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Marcelina John Mponela ◽

Obinna Ositadimma Oleribe ◽

Ahmed Abade ◽

Gideon Kwesigabo

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Occupational Exposure ◽

Health Care Workers ◽

Post Exposure Prophylaxis ◽

Post Exposure ◽

Care Workers ◽

Exposure Prophylaxis

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STUDY TO EVALUATE USE OF IRRATIONAL FIXED DRUG COMBINATIONS

International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Research ◽

10.22159/ijcpr.2017v9i5.22140 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 64-66

Author(s):

Sudhakar K. ◽

C. Deepa Latha ◽

Deepika Baloju ◽

A. R. Malahat ◽

G. Vijayalakshmi

Keyword(s):

Adverse Drug Reactions ◽

Health Care Workers ◽

Prospective Observational Study ◽

Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Drug Combinations ◽

Drug Reactions ◽

Care Workers ◽

Fixed Drug ◽

Awareness Programs

Objective: To identify fixed drug combinations causing the adverse drug reactions both rational and irrational.Methods: A prospective observational study was carried out over a period of 6 mo (between June 2016 to December 2016) to evaluate adverse drug reactions related to fixed drug combinations in a tertiary care teaching hospital using suspected adverse drug reaction reporting form.Results: A total number of 64 adverse drug reactions were reported during this period. Of the total adverse drug reactions reported, 27 (42%) were due to fixed drug combinations. 6 (28.5%) were serious and 21(71.5%) were non-serious. Causality was certain in 4 (14.8%) cases and probably in remaining 23 (85.2%) cases. 19(70%) irrational fixed drug combinations were reported.Conclusion: The above results show that irrational fixed drug combinations contribute major extent to adverse drug reactions. Hence, awareness programs should be conducted for all the health care workers to improve the rationality of prescription and to decrease adverse drug reactions.

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Alcohol and other drug treatment experiences of hepatitis C-positive and negative clients: implications for hepatitis C treatment

Australian Health Review ◽

10.1071/ah090100 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 33 (1) ◽

pp. 100 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Loren Brener ◽

Carla J Treloar

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Hepatitis C ◽

Drug Treatment ◽

Health Care Workers ◽

Differential Treatment ◽

Treatment Facility ◽

Hcv Treatment ◽

Treatment Uptake ◽

Care Workers ◽

Treatment Facilities

To assess whether HCV-positive clients perceive that alcohol and other drug (AOD) staff discriminate against them, this study compared the treatment experiences of 120 HCV-positive clients with those of 120 HCV-negative clients attending the same AOD treatment facility. Despite the overall findings of favourable attitudes of HCV-positive clients toward their health care workers, these attitudes were less positive than those of their HCV-negative counterparts. Clients with HCV also rated their interpersonal treatment by their health care workers less favourably. These findings suggest that HCV-positive clients? attitudes towards their health care workers and their experiences of differential treatment by these health care workers might be a barrier to HCV treatment uptake in AOD treatment facilities.

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Evaluation of facemask associated acne/ “Maskne” among health care workers and non-health care workers of India during COVID-19 pandemic-A cross-sectional study

IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology ◽

10.18231/j.ijced.2021.046 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 243-248

Author(s):

Krina B Patel ◽

Savfeena M. Nagani ◽

Aanal T. Patel ◽

Nirav Bapat

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Health Care Workers ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Face Mask ◽

Hospital Staff ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Care Workers ◽

Front Line Workers

“MASK-NE”-Mask associated Acne, is a common form of acne during COVID-19 pandemic. It is type of acne mechanica seen when external factor occludes the skin, leads to irritation, inflammation and starts/aggravates all grades of acne.We conducted a cross-sectional study among 773 participants, using a Self-administered, aim oriented, questionnaire which includes demographic data, acne related history, type and duration of wearing mask & other mask related skin problems in COVID-19 pandemic during 15 October to 15December,2020.: Among 773 participants, age ranged 18-45 years with mean 30.69 (SD: 61.30) and M:F was 1:1.78. After starting of Pandemic, occurrence of new development of mask associated Acne/ Maskne was higher among Health Care Workers (HCW) (34.98%) as compared to non- Health Care Workers (non-HCWs) (17.36%). Moreover, more number of HCWs had aggravation of their pre-existing acne and/or development of new of acne during pandemic (81.2%) than non-HCWs (61%). Wearing N95 type of mask showed the highest aggravation (82%) of Maskne as compare to wearing Surgical mask (75.5%) and wearing cloth (cotton) mask (65.6%).Wearing a face mask for 4 to 8 hours/day and >8 hours/day showed increase in the aggravation of Maskne as compared to wearing a facemask <4 hrs/day.Though wearing face masks can be the best strategy against COVID-19 infection, HAZARD OF THIS SAFETY is not negligible especially in front-line workers-doctors, nurses, pharmacist, policemen, hospital staff who are at higher risk due to several factors including type of mask use, duration of mask use etc.

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