Filtration efficiency of surgical sterilization fabric for respiratory protection during COVID-19 pandemic

Sousan, Sinan; Garcia, Nicole; White, Avian V; Balanay, Jo Anne G.

doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2020.11.005

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“…In contrary to our results, Dzieciolowska et al ( 2021 ) did not find any association between the COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and the type of workplace.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In contrary to our findings, Dzieciolowska et al ( 2021 ) found that the level of COVID-19 vaccine was higher among Canadian physicians aged more than 50 years, while they agreed with ours regarding the gender of physicians with high vaccine acceptance.…”

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confidence: 80%

“…Also, in Canada and Belgium, the level of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance was high in 48.6% of the physicians, 23 % showed moderate acceptance, while only 28.4% showed hesitancy towards vaccination (Verger P et al2021). A much higher rate of physicians’ acceptance was recorded by a Canadian study, as Dzieciolowska et al ( 2021 ) found that 80.9% accepted to take the vaccine while only 19.1% refused.…”

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confidence: 93%

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Physicians’ attitudes and acceptance regarding COVID-19 vaccines: a cross-sectional study in mid Delta region of Egypt

Shehata

Elshora

Abu-Elenin

2021

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Safe and effective vaccines became an important preventive tool against novel corona virus disease infection. Physicians were prioritized for early vaccination since they are at higher risk for contagion of the infection and they might affect the general populations’ uptake of the vaccine. This study aimed to examine the acceptability of COVID-19 vaccines and the underpinnings of reluctance to uptake the vaccine among working physicians in Egypt. A cross-sectional study was conducted for 3 months, recruiting 1268 physicians using a snowballing random sampling technique. A self-administered electronic questionnaire was deployed to collect related data. Of participants, 24% expressed their acceptance towards COVID-19 vaccines, 39% would wait for further review, while 36.7% did not agree to get vaccinated. Findings revealed that 22% of them were vaccinated and the significant determinants of unacceptability included age, gender, higher educational attainments, prior infection, lack of direct patients’ contact, and working in rural health facilities ( p < 0.05). The most common reasons beyond their reluctance were fear of the vaccines’ adverse effects and the short duration of its clinical trials (60% and 49.5%). Physicians had a low intention to receive COVID-19 vaccines particularly between females, senior staff, and those who had a low self-perceived risk for the infection. Integrated approaches should be designed to address concerns and factors associated with vaccine unacceptability to reduce vaccination reluctance between physicians, hence the general population.

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“…In contrary to our results, Dzieciolowska et al ( 2021 ) did not find any association between the COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and the type of workplace.…”

Section: Discussioncontrasting

confidence: 99%

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confidence: 80%

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confidence: 93%

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Physicians’ attitudes and acceptance regarding COVID-19 vaccines: a cross-sectional study in mid Delta region of Egypt

Shehata

Elshora

Abu-Elenin

2021

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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“…An important association of SARS-CoV-2 seropositivity and vaccination against influenza was observed in a large study (over 27,000 patients) performed in Michigan (USA). Compared with nonvaccinated patients, the vaccinated group showed a less frequent occurrence of positive tests (OR = 0.82; 95% CI 0.73–0.92), a lower rate of hospitalizations, and a shorter length of in-hospital stay, as well as a decreased need for mechanical ventilation [ 26 ].…”

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Association between Influenza Vaccination and Positive SARS-CoV-2 IgG and IgM Tests in the General Population of Katowice Region, Poland

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The explanation of the potential interaction between the influenza vaccine and SARS-CoV-2 infection is urgently needed in the public health. The objective of the study is to compare the occurrence of positive SARS-CoV-2 IgG and IgM tests in subjects with and without recent (last year) seasonal influenza vaccinations. In a cross-sectional study located in three large towns of Silesian Voivodeship (Poland), we studied 5479 subjects in which 1253 (22.9%) had a positive anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG test and 400 (7.3%) had a positive anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgM test. Seasonal influenza vaccination remains an independent factor protecting against positive IgG tests (OR = 0.68; 0.55–0.83). The effect is not apparent with IgM antibodies. The obtained results confirmed that the serological status of SARS-CoV-2 infection depends on vaccination against seasonal influenza.

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“…[ 51 ] In the United States, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) uses the letters N, R, and P to represent non-powered air-purifying particulate respirators that are nonresistant, somewhat resistant, and strongly resistant to oil aerosols, respectively. [ 52 , 53 ] The number associated with a specific respirator is indicative of its efficiency level, with N95, R95, and P95 filters indicating a minimum of 95% PFE. Similarly, 99-level respirators must demonstrate at least 99% PFE, and 100-level respirators must demonstrate no less than 99.97% PFE.…”

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Face masks against COVID-19: Standards, efficacy, testing and decontamination methods

Boisvert

Zuo

2021

Advances in Colloid and Interface Science

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Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus responsible for the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), has caused a global pandemic on a scale not seen for over a century. Increasing evidence suggests that respiratory droplets and aerosols are likely the most common route of transmission for SARS-CoV-2. Since the virus can be spread by presymptomatic and asymptomatic individuals, universal face masking has been recommended as a straightforward and low-cost strategy to mitigate virus transmission. Numerous governments and public health agencies around the world have advocated for or mandated the wearing of masks in public settings, especially in situations where social distancing is not possible. However, the efficacy of wearing a mask remains controversial. This interdisciplinary review summarizes the current, state-of-the-art understanding of mask usage against COVID-19. It covers three main aspects of mask usage amid the pandemic: quality standards for various face masks and their fundamental filtration mechanisms, empirical methods for quantitatively determining mask integrity and particle filtration efficiency, and decontamination methods that allow for the reuse of traditionally disposable N95 and surgical masks. The focus is given to the fundamental physicochemical and engineering sciences behind each aspect covered in this review, providing novel insights into the current understanding of mask usage to curb COVID-19 spread.

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Filtration efficiency of surgical sterilization fabric for respiratory protection during COVID-19 pandemic

Cited by 15 publications

References 33 publications

Physicians’ attitudes and acceptance regarding COVID-19 vaccines: a cross-sectional study in mid Delta region of Egypt

Physicians’ attitudes and acceptance regarding COVID-19 vaccines: a cross-sectional study in mid Delta region of Egypt

Association between Influenza Vaccination and Positive SARS-CoV-2 IgG and IgM Tests in the General Population of Katowice Region, Poland

Face masks against COVID-19: Standards, efficacy, testing and decontamination methods

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