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Newest firstBACKGROUND: Cannabis use is becoming increasingly prevalent in the United States, and its implications extend into many facets of society, including healthcare. Despite legal and societal shifts toward the acceptance of cannabis, healthcare professionals face ethical and legal complexities related to cannabis use. Understanding perceptions of cannabis use within the healthcare community is essential for developing…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundSnakebite envenoming remains a neglected tropical disease and an important public health challenge in Zambia. Effective management of snakebite patients requires healthcare workers who are adequately trained, familiar with treatment protocols, and aware of national management guidelines. However, evidence regarding healthcare worker preparedness for snakebite management in Zambia remains limited. This st…
Open article record in new tab ↗Healthcare waste (HCW) management is a critical determinant of occupational safety, infection control, and environmental protection, particularly in low- and middle-income settings. Using the knowledge-attitude-practice (KAP) framework, this study assessed cognitive, behavioral, and institutional dimensions of HCW management among healthcare workers in urban Bangladesh. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among…
BackgroundHealthcare workers are at increased risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to prolonged exposure to high-stress clinical environments. Although the Health Belief Model (HBM) has been widely used to explain health behaviors, its application to psychological outcomes such as PTSD remains limited. The role of cognitive-emotional processes, particularly experiential avoidance, in linking health be…
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in cardiology requires healthcare worker acceptance for successful implementation. Understanding attitudes and educational needs is crucial for developing effective training programs. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 408 healthcare workers treating cardiac diseases in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. We assessed AI acceptance, knowledge levels, and training preferen…
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a significant occupational risk for laboratory practitioners. Despite proven vaccine effectiveness and global recommendations, HBV vaccine uptake among healthcare workers in Tanzania remains low. This study assessed HBV vaccination uptake and its determinants among laboratory practitioners in tertiary hospitals in Dar es Salaam. An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted…
Introduction and ObjectivesKnowledge, perceptions, and acceptance of vaccines play a role in evaluating the progress of past immunization programs and planning for future pandemics. The study assessed the knowledge, perceptions, and acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines among pregnant women, HCWs, and policymakers in Nigeria and identified the barriers and enablers to the uptake of COVID-19 vaccines and future ones. Met…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundEmployee performance appraisal is essential for improving healthcare service delivery through systematic staff evaluation. In the health sector, effective appraisals support decision-making and professional development. ObjectiveThis study aims to map and categorize existing employee performance appraisal methods in the health system using a scoping review approach. MethodsThis scoping review was conduct…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundAlthough studies do not provide conclusive evidence of their benefits, influenza vaccinations and face masks are recommended and even mandated to prevent influenza infections in healthcare workers (HCWs). ObjectivesTo summarise the latest evidence on the effectiveness of influenza prevention interventions in HCWs. MethodsWe systematically searched PubMed, Scopus and Google Scholar for RCTs, cohorts and c…
Open article record in new tab ↗Multimorbidity, the presence of multiple chronic health conditions, is a leading cause of death globally. In Malawi, chronic noncommunicable and communicable diseases such as HIV frequently co-exist, putting pressure on an under-resourced system. However, the health system is primarily structured around disease-specific (vertical) programs, which hinders person-centred care approaches to multimorbidity. Our study…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundIn Ghana, occupational health and safety (OHS) is vital in protecting healthcare professionals from workplace hazards such as infectious diseases, physical injuries, and psychological stress. These risks can negatively affect staff well-being and productivity. Strengthening OHS practices is essential not only for creating safer work environments but also for improving the quality of healthcare delivery.…
Open article record in new tab ↗The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for effective protection and rapid development of tests to track and quantify seroconversion through natural infection and vaccination. Recombinant proteins, consisting of the SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid and Spike Receptor Binding Domains (RBD) fused with nanoluciferase reporters (GloBodies) were designed and produced. The SARS-CoV-2 specific antibody within serum, from venou…
ObjectivesDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, NHS staff support services aimed to support healthcare workers (HCWs) wellbeing, alongside informal support from colleagues and managers. However, bullying, harassment, and discrimination against HCWs from ethnic minority and migrant groups, along with low wellbeing support uptake, suggest disparities in workplace support. This study aimed to address the following research q…
Open article record in new tab ↗A cross-sectional research design was utilized to investigate factors that influence organizational commitment. Participants comprised 397 healthcare professionals consisting of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, technicians, and administrative staff in public hospitals in Ibadan. Participants were selected using a multi-stage sampling technique. Data was collected through structured questionnaires. Participants ages r…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundStudies from the Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries suggest an underestimate of SARS-CoV-2 infections early in the pandemic. To understand and inform infection control strategies to protect key and vulnerable populations, this study investigated the seroprevalence and factors associated with anti-SARS CoV-2 seropositivity among healthcare workers (HCWs) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. MethodsThis cross-sect…
Open article record in new tab ↗Performance management, primarily developmental-oriented, improves individual and organisational performance as key enablers of improved services. Accomplishing performance managements objectives are critical in the current global challenges of the shortage of healthcare workers and providing equitable, quality healthcare for all. The weakened South African district-based primary healthcare system is strongly link…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundOccupational exposure to blood and body fluids has become a serious public health problem for healthcare workers and is a major risk for the transmission of bloodborne infections such as human immune-deficiency, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C viruses. It has been identified as one of the most serious issues affecting the health and well-being of health workers in most health systems especially in developin…
BackgroundCancer is the second leading cause of mortality globally. 5-10% of cancer cases involve a genetic factor. Oncogenetics studies the role of genetic mutations in the development of cancer and plays a crucial role in understanding cancer pathogenesis and developing targeted therapies. Despite the critical nature of this field, the knowledge level among healthcare workers regarding oncogenetics, particularly…
Open article record in new tab ↗Healthcare workers may have different risk for severe outcomes compared with the general population during diverse crises. This paper introduces the concept of healthcare worker versus population hazard (HPH), the risk of an outcome of interest in active healthcare workers compared with the general population they serve. HPH can be expressed with relative risk (HPH(r)) and absolute risk difference (HPH(a)) metrics…
Open article record in new tab ↗IntroductionAccidental exposure to body fluids (AEBs) increases the risk of blood-borne infections among susceptible HCWs. While 90% of the AEB reported occur in developed nations, developing countries bear 90% of the burden of healthcare associated infections, especially those of sub-Saharan Africa. Social insecurity may contribute further to the vulnerability of HCWs. Our study sought to determine the prevalence…
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