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Newest firstBackgroundHealthcare-associated infections (HAIs) represent a significant patient safety challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, where gaps in infection prevention and control (IPC) practice remain prevalent. Nursing and midwifery students are particularly vulnerable during clinical training, yet evidence on their IPC knowledge and compliance in Ghana is limited. ObjectiveTo assess the knowledge of nosocomial infections…
Open article record in new tab ↗ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of and potential risk factors associated with skin lesions resulting from the use of medical disinfectants and personal protective equipment (PPE) among epidemic prevention workers (including healthcare professionals, temporary sampling site workers, community members and volunteers) during the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-Co…
ObjectiveTo analyse the work-related exposure to SARS-CoV-2 and trace the source of COVID-19 infections in tertiary hospitals healthcare workers in light of the used PPE and their ability to maintain social distances and follow governmental restrictions. DesignCross-sectional study SettingTertiary hospitals in Uusimaa region, Finland ParticipantsOf 1072 enrolled, 866 HCWs (588 nurses, 170 doctors and 108 laborator…
AO_SCPLOWBSTRACTC_SCPLOWA new type of Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) was identified on January 7th, 2020, and the disease was named COVID-19 caused by this virus. The first confirmed COVID-19 (+) case in Antalya was detected on March 14th, 2020 and transferred by an Antalya 112 emergency ambulance to hospital. Using of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in ambulance work standards against COVID-19, was recommended by g…
Open article record in new tab ↗Healthcare workers (HCWs) are frontline responders to emergency infectious disease outbreaks such as COVID-19. We investigated factors associated with adherence to personal protective behaviours in UK HCWs during the COVID-19 pandemic using an online cross-sectional survey of 1035 healthcare professionals in the UK. Data were collected between 12th and 16th June 2020. Adjusted logistic regressions were used to sep…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundHealthcare authorities have generally advised against wearing glove by the general population. However, the use of gloves has become a common sight in public places raising the question of the necessity of glove wearing practice by the general population ObjectiveThis study aims to investigate the prevalence and types of glove used as well as the acceptance of the glove practice by individuals visiting t…
In the COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2, hospitals are stretched beyond capacity. There are widespread reports of dwindling supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE), which are paramount to protect frontline medical/nursing staff and to minimize further spread of the virus. We carried out a rapid review to summarize the existing evidence on SARS-CoV-2 survivorship and methods to disinfect PPE gear, par…
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