scholarly journals Clinicoepidemiological Profile and Outcome of COVID-19 Positive Health Care Workers in a Tertiary Care Centre in South India

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irene Jose Manjiyil ◽  
Binu Areekal ◽  
Rajany Jose ◽  
Andrews Mekkattukunnel Andrews ◽  
Biju Krishnan Rajagopalawarrier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Clinical Information ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Positive Health ◽  
Tertiary Care Centre ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Care Settings ◽  
Care Workers

Introduction: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is rapidly spreading in India and all over the world. Being at the frontline in the battle against COVID-19, Health Care Workers (HCWs) are among the greatest groups at risk of COVID-19 infection. Therefore, it is very important to study the risk and sources of infection and clinical outcome of HCWs. Aim: To study the clinico-epidemiological profile and outcome of COVID-19 positive HCWs in Government Medical College Thrissur, Kerala, India. Materials and Methods: This was a hospital based cross-sectional study conducted during the time period from February 2020 to December 2020. A semi-structured telephonic interview schedule and hospital based records were used to collect the demographic, epidemiological and clinical information of 235 COVID-19 positive HCWs. Proportions along with 95% Confidence Interval was used to express the results. Results: Among 235 COVID-19 positive HCWs, 51% were either nurses or auxiliary nursing staff. Non-COVID-19 areas had 31.9% infections, while 17.1% of infections occured in COVID-19 areas. Around 57% acquired infection from health care settings. Common symptoms were fever (67.2%), myalgia (40.4%) and headache (39.6%). Around 21.3% subjects remained asymptomatic. Hand hygiene compliance was 96.6%. Among positive HCWs, 57% used N95 mask, 52.8% used gloves, 49.8% used apron and 48.9% used face shield in the hospital. Only 0.85% required Intensive Care Unit (ICU) admission. No mortality was reported in the present study. Conclusion: There is a considerable risk for COVID-19 infection among HCWs in hospital settings especially from non-COVID-19 areas. Present study findings show the risk of exposure and need of infection control measures even outside the health care settings. Early identification and isolation of cases is very important. This study will be useful for policy makers in planning control strategies and preventing COVID-19 infections among HCWs.

BURNOUT DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC AMONG HEALTH CARE WORKERS OF A TERTIARY CARE CENTRE IN NORTHERN INDIA: A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY.

2021 ◽  
pp. 30-32
Author(s):  
Vikesh Gupta ◽  
Sukhjit Singh ◽  
Vineet Kumar ◽  
Pankaj Kanwar
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Tertiary Care Centre ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Northern India ◽  
Care Workers

Background: COVID-19 pandemic is a novel viral illness due to which an uncertainty has developed among the general public as well as the health care workers (HCWs) regarding the future of mankind. This has resulted in burnout among the HCWs which has been reported by researchers from different parts of the world. Method: A cross sectional study was done among health care workers (faculty members, residents, nurses and interns) working in different specialties of a tertiary care health centre of Northern India. A self-designed performa containing sociodemographic details along with “Burnout Self-Test” scale was used to obtain the prevalence of burnout among HCWs. Result: Among 192 participants, the signs of burnout were found in 148 participants (77.1%) and most had mild burnout 90 (46.88). Conclusion: Burnout amongst health care workers is high particularly in unmarried and female HCWs.

scholarly journals 1182Vaccine hesitancy among health care workers: A study amidst COVID-19 vaccine drive in India

2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Medha Mathur ◽  
Navgeet Mathur
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vaccination Site ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
The Government

Abstract Background After the launch of COVID-19 vaccine by the government of India in 2021, the current study was conducted to assess the vaccine hesitancy among health care workers regarding COVID-19 vaccination and its safety, efficacy, rolling out strategy and undesirable effects. Methods This cross-sectional study, conducted on health care workers vaccinated at a tertiary care center of southern Rajasthan using a pre-designed and pre-validated questionnaire to collect data through the ‘Exit Interview’ technique after consent and ethical approval. Results Out of 3102, 56.8% were male and 43.2% were female health care workers. Out of total 80.7% and 73.2% of study participants perceived the vaccine as safe and effective respectively. The vaccine hesitancy was contributed due to apprehension for undesirable effects following immunization (19.3%). The commonest undesirable effect was pain at the injection site. The perception regarding the timing of rolling out of vaccine and readiness for COVID appropriate behavior after vaccination was significant (p < 0.001). The mean time spent at vaccination site was 33.90 (±11.34) minutes ranging 5-120 minutes (median = 35; interquartile range (IQR) = 10; 95% confidence interval (CI) = 33.50-34.30). Conclusions The study concludes that the apprehension of undesirable effects contributed to vaccine hesitancy, but it was perceived safe and effective by health care workers. Key messages The vaccine hesitancy among general population and vaccine acceptance will be affected directly by instance shown by health care workers who presented themselves at the forefront both for battling the pandemic and accepting the vaccine.

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE & PRACTICE OF COVID-19 AMONG HEALTH CARE WORKERS OF TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL IN SOUTHERN RAJASTHAN

2020 ◽  
pp. 200-202
Author(s):  
C.P. Sharma ◽  
Anum Fatima ◽  
Omprakash Mahawar ◽  
Pratap Bhan Kaushik
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic is escalating at an alarming rate and currently best therapy lies in prevention. OBJECTIVE:This study aims to determine knowledge ,attitude and practice of health care workers towards COVID-19.METHODOLOGY:A cross sectional descriptive study undertaken at Dedicated Covid Hospital, MBGH Udaipur,Rajasthan from April 2020 to May 2020.The response of 190 participants who filled questionnaire was tabulated and analysed .RESULT :Majority had an average knowledge (49.7%),positive attitude (57.4%) and good practice(51.1%) which was further influenced by various factors studied. CONCLUSION :Health care workers still require professional education and teachings dedicated to improve knowledge and promote good attitude and practice in regards of COVID-19.

Needle Stick Injuries: A study Among Health Care Workers Tertiary Care Centre Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Manjari Bajracharya ◽  
Sushila Bhandari
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Needle Stick Injury ◽  
Care Centre ◽  
Tertiary Care Centre ◽  
Long Working Hours ◽  
Needle Stick ◽  
Care Workers

<p><span><strong>Introduction:</strong> A needle stick injury is a percutaneous piercing wound typically set by a needle point but possibly also by other sharp instruments or objects commonly encountered by health care professionals because of the risk to transmitting blood borne diseases like Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), Hepatitis C (HCV) and Human Immuno Deficiency Virus (HIV). The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence, causes, awareness and knowledge regarding Needle Stick Injury among health care workers Tertiary Care Centre of Nepal.</span></p><p><span><strong>Methods:</strong> A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted in 350 staffs of Tertiary Care Centre Nepal, from June to August 2013. Data was collected through semi-structured self-administered questionnaire. All the collected data was processed and analyzed by using descriptive statistics namely the frequency and percentage. </span></p><p><span><strong>Results: </strong>The study showed that out of the 350 respondents, 65.1% had there medicinal years of practices extended to five years. Among the responses 44.8% mentioned, highest number of needle prick was observed when recapping the needles due to long working hours. About 64.6% respondents washed their hands with soap, water or other antiseptics for effective post exposure preventive measures and 24.9% had access to infection control protocol.</span></p><p><span><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Despite the awareness regarding needle stick injury and its preventive measures, health care workers are yet bound to face it often during their surgical or medicinal area of practice due to monotonous and long working hours. </span></p><div><span><br /></span></div>

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