Occupational Health Safety of Health Professionals and Associated Factors During COVID-19 Pandemics at North Showa Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

Hailu, Dejene; Benayew, Mengistu; Liknaw, Tiliksew; Ayenew, Muluken; Ayalew, Agumas Fentahun; Ayano, Bizuneh; Adera, Addis; Tesema, Mengistu; Gezahegn, Andualem; Birhanu, Tadesse; Wendimu, Eshetu

doi:10.2147/rmhp.s292830

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“…The COVID-19 pandemic has remained one of the leading causes of death for health professionals worldwide, which claimed the lives of many well-trained and experienced healthcare professionals, especially in Europe. 3 Many healthcare workers have died after contracting the virus while treating the patients infected by COVID-19. 4 Vaccination is the most effective way of controlling infectious diseases, while success is challenged by individuals and groups who choose to delay or refuse vaccines.…”

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“… 1 , 2 Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic has remained one of the leading causes of death which claimed the lives of many well-trained and experienced healthcare professionals, especially in Europe. 3 Many healthcare workers have died after contracting the virus while treating the patients infected by COVID-19. 4 The loss of such trained manpower has enormous economic and social consequences, 5 , 6 the impact of which increases especially in developing countries such as Ethiopia where the cost of training medical personnel is relatively high.…”

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Intention to Receive the Second Round of COVID-19 Vaccine Among Healthcare Workers in Eastern Ethiopia

Zewude¹,

Belachew²

2021

IDR

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Background COVID-19 pandemic has remained one of the leading causes of death which claimed the lives of many well-trained and experienced healthcare professionals. Vaccination is the most effective way of controlling infectious diseases, while success is challenged by individuals and groups who choose to delay or refuse vaccines. The objective of the present study was to assess the intention of healthcare workers in Eastern Ethiopia to receive the second round of COVID-19 vaccine. Methods Institution-based cross-sectional survey research design was used to collect quantitative data from a representative sample of healthcare workers in Dire Dawa, Haramaya, and Harar towns of Eastern Ethiopia. The correctly filled questionnaires were selected and entered into SPSS software for further analysis, where frequency tables, percentages, mean, and multinomial logistic regression analysis were used in the process. Results The findings revealed that most (61.6%) of the research participants are willing to receive the second round of COVID-19 vaccine, and 10.3% reported that they have not decided yet. Moreover, the main reason for respondents’ lack of intention to receive the second round of COVID-19 vaccine is the belief that the first round of COVID-19 vaccine is sufficient to prevent infection (27.8%) followed by concern over the safety or side effects of the vaccine (26.6%). Above all, the healthcare workers’ intention of taking the second round of COVID-19 vaccine is significantly associated to having children (OR=0.362, P <0.05; 95% CI: 3.279–5465.189), previous interaction with someone infected by COVID-19 (OR=1.480, P <0.05; 95% CI: 3.949–0.055), the perception that COVID-19 causes a severe illness (OR=0.018, P <0.05, 95% CI: 13.489–196.391), and experience of receiving the first round of COVID-19 vaccine (OR=50431.104, P <0.01; 95% CI: 408.789–626.00). Conclusion The present study has shown that healthcare workers in Eastern Ethiopia have a good intention of receiving the second round of COVID-19 vaccine. Nevertheless, the findings have also made it clear that there are still issues to be addressed as far as both willingness to receive the second round of the vaccine and experience of taking the first round of the vaccine are concerned. It is, therefore, important that sufficient training should be given to the healthcare workers in the area in order to raise their level of awareness and enhance their willingness to receive the second round of the vaccine.

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Intention to Receive the Second Round of COVID-19 Vaccine Among Healthcare Workers in Eastern Ethiopia

Zewude¹,

Belachew²

2021

IDR

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“… 8–10 Although educational campaigns have increased their awareness regarding COVID-19, the evidence of implementation of preventive measures is limited. 8 , 9 , 11 , 12 Despite the knowledge and a positive attitude towards coronavirus prevention, different studies revealed that most health care workers in different settings were not practicing appropriately. 13–18 Evidence from Nigeria showed that the status of implementation of preventive measures among community health care workers and other health care providers together totaled 42%.…”

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COVID-19 Prevention Practices and Associated Factors Among Frontline Community Health Workers in Jimma Zone, Southwest Ethiopia

Gebremedhin¹,

Abebe²,

Wondimu³

et al. 2021

JMDH

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Background A timely understanding of the frontline community health care workers’ prevention practices towards COVID-19 is very crucial to combat the pandemic. Despite this, no study has been conducted among frontline community health workers in Africa, particularly in Ethiopia. The study aimed to determine the status of implementation of preventive measures of frontline community health care workers towards COVID-19 and its associated factors. Methods An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted on 421 health extension workers among selected districts. Data were collected using a pretested structured questionnaire adapted from different pieces of literature. Respondents who scored above mean score on the item measurement such as knowledge, attitude, and practice questions were categorized as knowledgeable, having positive attitude, and having good prevention practices, respectively. Data were entered in EpiData 3.1 and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23.0 software. A multivariable logistic regression model was used to identify significant predictors. P– values less than or equal to 0.05 were declared as statistically significant. Results The mean age of study participants was 31.35 years (±4.83 SD), and almost half (217; 51.54%) of respondents were single and 273 (62.47%) were trained for COVID-19 prevention measures. Of the total study subjects, 194 (46.08%; 95% CI=41.6–50.7%) had good prevention practices towards COVID-19. Being married (AOR=3.36, 95% CI=2.20–5.13), being trained (AOR=2.28, 95% CI=1.39–3.74), having good knowledge (AOR=2.4, 95% CI=1.52–3.99), and having positive attitude towards COVID-19 prevention measures (AOR=5.88, 95% CI=3.52–9.80) increase the likelihood of implementing prevention measures. Conclusion This study showed that prevention status was low; therefore, government and non-governmental organizations working around the study area should emphasize providing training to increase their level of knowledge and to change the attitude towards implementation of prevention measures, and these can ultimately increase the status of prevention practices.

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“… 6 Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic remains a major cause of death which has claimed the lives of many well trained and experienced healthcare professionals, especially in Europe. 7 Many healthcare workers have died after contracting the virus while treating patients infected by COVID-19. 8 The loss of such trained manpower has enormous economic and social consequences, the impact of which increases especially in developing countries such as Ethiopia where the cost of training medical personnel is relatively high.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Hailu et al 7 found low compliance to occupational health safety measures among healthcare workers in North Showa of Ethiopia. According to Majeed et al 21 surgeons working in private healthcare facilities are relatively at a higher risk of infection by COVID-19 when treating COVID-19 patients and the lack of relevant policies is affecting their medical practices.…”

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Changing Patterns of Compliance with Protective Behavioral Recommendations in the Post First-Round COVID-19 Vaccine Period Among Healthcare Workers in Southern Ethiopia

Zewude¹,

Melese²,

Addis³

et al. 2021

RMHP

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Background Healthcare providers are facing an increasing threat as a result of confronting COVID-19. The aim of the present study was to assess the changes in compliance with the protective behavioral recommendations after taking the first round of COVID-19 vaccine among healthcare workers in Southern Ethiopia. Methods A cross-sectional study design was used in which quantitative data were collected using a survey method. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to a sample of healthcare workers who were selected through a multi-stage cluster sampling technique. From the 403 healthcare workers who participated in the survey, 236 properly completed and returned the questionnaires. After inserting it into SPSS software, data were analyzed using frequency tables, percentage distributions, and logistic regression coefficients. Results While 30.5% of the healthcare workers disclosed a decreasing experience of wearing mask, 30.1% revealed that their experience of regularly washing hands has decreased after taking the first round of COVID-19 vaccine. The main reasons for not regularly wearing a mask are its inconvenience (60%), the need to appear indifferent (38.5%), and that they cannot afford to buy one due to its cost (15.4%). Above all, respondents’ level of compliance with regular wearing of a mask is significantly associated with sex (OR = 3.165, P<0.05; 95% CI: 1.186–8.448), the type of organization in which they are currently working (OR = 3.553, P<0.05; 95% CI: 1.185–10.647), knowing someone ever infected by COVID-19 (OR = 0.091, P<0.001; 95% CI: 0.030–0.275), and the belief that COVID-19 causes a severe illness (OR = 0.249, P<0.05; 95% CI: 0.299–2.615). Conclusion We have found significant reductions in adherence to the usual protective mechanisms. Therefore, increased access to the personal protective materials, including water, should be created and the healthcare workers should be continuously informed about the serious consequences of ignorance of self-protective behavior.

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Occupational Health Safety of Health Professionals and Associated Factors During COVID-19 Pandemics at North Showa Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

Cited by 13 publications

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Intention to Receive the Second Round of COVID-19 Vaccine Among Healthcare Workers in Eastern Ethiopia

Intention to Receive the Second Round of COVID-19 Vaccine Among Healthcare Workers in Eastern Ethiopia

COVID-19 Prevention Practices and Associated Factors Among Frontline Community Health Workers in Jimma Zone, Southwest Ethiopia

Changing Patterns of Compliance with Protective Behavioral Recommendations in the Post First-Round COVID-19 Vaccine Period Among Healthcare Workers in Southern Ethiopia

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