Prevalence of COVID‐19 vaccine reactogenicity among Bangladeshi physicians

Majumder, Anwarul Azim; Lutfor, Afzalunnessa Binte; Rabbi, Ahbab Mohammad Fazle; Alam, Abmm; Rahman, Mizanur; Saha, Narayan Chandra; Campbell, Michael H.; Haque, Mainul; Nessa, Kamrun; Khondoker, Mohib Ullah; Das, T. R.; Rahman, Sayeeda; Jahan, Farhana Israt; Mashreky, Saidur Rahman; Wahab, Abrar; Siddiqui, Md. Tosaddeque Hossain; Hinkson‐Lacorbiniere, Karisha; Ivy, Roksana; Islam, Rezaul; Haider, Yusuf; Omar, Eliza; Ahmed, Salah Uddin; Reza, A. M. Selim; Daud, Anser; Choudhury, Muiz Uddin Ahmed; Hossain, Md. Abed; Pappu, Abdul Matin; Jahan, Nusrat

doi:10.1096/fba.2021-00158

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“…Frontline healthcare workers (HCWs) have faced numerous challenges while treating and managing COVID-19 patients during the pandemic (1)(2)(3)(4)(5). These frontline HCWs are susceptible to infection, and they account for 10% of the COVID-19 cases (1).…”

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Personal protective equipment (PPE) related adverse skin reactions among healthcare workers at the main COVID-19 isolation center in Barbados

Bharatha

Krishnamurthy

Rahman³

et al. 2022

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BackgroundThe use of personal protective equipment (PPE) reduces the risk of transmission of infectious agents significantly among healthcare workers (HCWs). The study aimed to investigate the prevalence and characteristics of PPE-related adverse skin reactions among HCWs working at the main COVID-19 isolation center in Barbados.MethodsA cross-sectional web-based online survey was conducted during April to June 2021 which recorded demographic information, details of PPE use and adverse skin reactions including severity and duration of onset of symptoms.ResultsMost of the respondents used PPE for consecutive days (77.9%), 1–6 h/day (59.2%), and more than a year (62.5%). Fewer than half of the participants (45.6%) experienced adverse skin reactions from the use of PPE. The reactions were mostly observed in the cheeks (40.4%) and nose bridges (35.6%). Females had more reactions than their male counterparts (p = 0.003). The use of N95 masks and a combination of surgical and N95 masks produced adverse effects predominantly in the ears (60%) and cheeks (56.4%). Binary logistic regression showed that female HCWs (OR = 5.720 95% CI: 1.631, 20.063), doctors (OR = 5.215 95% CI: 0.877, 31.002), and longer duration of PPE use (>1 year) (OR = 2.902 95% CI: 0.958, 8.787) caused a significantly higher prevalence of adverse skin reactions.ConclusionThe PPE-related skin reactions were common among HCWs which mainly occurred due to prolonged use. Preventive measures inclusive of appropriate training of HCWs on the use of PPE are recommended to minimize these adverse events.

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Personal protective equipment (PPE) related adverse skin reactions among healthcare workers at the main COVID-19 isolation center in Barbados

Bharatha

Krishnamurthy

Rahman³

et al. 2022

Front. Public Health

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“…The questionnaire was validated and used in our previous study, and details are discussed elsewhere. 16 The adapted questionnaire was reviewed by a multinational panel of public health specialists from India and other countries (Bangladesh, Barbados, UK, and USA) and amended according to their feedback. Then, a pilot study was conducted with 48 respondents, and the questionnaire was refined based on their inputs.…”

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“… 2 , 4 Knowledge of potential side effects is important for vaccine recipients, clinicians, and caregivers. 16 …”

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“…24 Physicians and dentists are a key population in which the study of self-reported side effects following vaccination is necessary for several reasons: they are a priority population for vaccination; their clinical training facilitates greater accuracy in reporting symptoms, and their experiences may shape clinical practice and policy actions. 16 …”

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Evaluation of Short-Term Side Effects Following the First Dose of COVID-19 Vaccines Among Physicians and Dentists: A Cross-Sectional Study from India

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Singh²,

Johnson³

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Background Efficacy and safety are fundamental for the development of successful COVID-19 vaccines. Vaccine-associated side effects influence vaccine hesitancy. This study investigated the prevalence, severity, and onset of side effects following the first dose of COVID-19 vaccines among physicians and dentists working in various healthcare settings across India. Methods A cross-sectional survey collected self-report data from April to June 2021 on side effects following the first dose of the vaccine. An online validated questionnaire using the Google Docs ® platform was circulated via email and social media platforms. Results More than 40% of participants experienced at least one side effect after the first dose of vaccination; the most common were mild and resolved within three days after vaccination. More than 91% of respondents received the Covishield (AstraZeneca) vaccine; the most prevalent adverse effects were soreness of the injected arm (78.9%), tiredness (71.1%), and fever (54.9%). Logistic regression showed that women were almost 60% less likely to report side effects. Conclusion Findings supported the safety of the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine based on relatively few self-limiting side effects, mainly soreness of the injected arm and tiredness. Further research is needed to determine the long-term safety of COVID-19 vaccines, especially after booster doses.

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“…Previous studies report adverse events appear mostly from the same day to three days after vaccination, with symptoms such as tiredness persisting for longer than seven days [25]. Therefore, in this study, vaccine side effects were recorded in terms of the time of vaccine onset − 20 minutes, three days, and seven days post-vaccination.…”

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Effect of psychological factors on COVID-19 vaccination side-effects : A survey study among the Korean population

Kim

Han

2022

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Introduction: Side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine, such as pain, chills, headache, nausea, and fatigue, have caused vaccine hesitancy. Research on the effects of psychological factors on COVID-19 vaccine side effects is insufficient. This study aims to investigate the effects of psychological factors on COVID-19 vaccination side effects. Materials and Methods: A total of 227 individuals registered for the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine were recruited for this study. Participants were asked to complete a pre-vaccination questionnaire, including socio-demographic factors, the 5C antecedents of vaccination, and psychological factors (Patient Health Questionnaire: PHQ-9, Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7: GAD-7, Somatic symptom amplification scale: SSAS, and Illness Attitude Scale: IAS). After the first vaccination, participants were asked to complete an online questionnaire regarding vaccine side effects at 20 minutes, three days, and seven days after vaccination. For statistical analysis, an independent t-test, chi-square test, and hierarchical logistic regression analysis were used. In a hierarchical regression analysis, a discrete set of hierarchical variables with vaccine side effects as the dependent variable was added: demographics for Model 1, 5C antecedents of vaccination for Model 2, and psychological factors for Model 3. Results: Our results indicated that many factors predicted the occurrence of physical side-effects at 20 minutes, three days, and seven days after vaccination. The risk factors for side effects 20 minutes after vaccination were young age, high PHQ, and SSAS scores. Risk factors for side effects three days after vaccination were young age, high constraints, and calculation, and the risk factor seven days after vaccination was a high IAS score. Conclusion: Our study confirmed that there is a significant relationship between psychological factors and COVID-19 vaccine side-effects occurring 20 minutes, three days, and seven days after vaccination. Depression and somatization were risk factors 20 minutes post-vaccination, constraints and calculation were risk factors three days post-vaccination, and illness anxiety was a risk factor seven days post-vaccination. To reduce vaccine side effects of the general population, screening processes must be considered to provide psychological education to those with these risk factors.

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Prevalence of COVID‐19 vaccine reactogenicity among Bangladeshi physicians

Cited by 10 publications

References 47 publications

Personal protective equipment (PPE) related adverse skin reactions among healthcare workers at the main COVID-19 isolation center in Barbados

Personal protective equipment (PPE) related adverse skin reactions among healthcare workers at the main COVID-19 isolation center in Barbados

Evaluation of Short-Term Side Effects Following the First Dose of COVID-19 Vaccines Among Physicians and Dentists: A Cross-Sectional Study from India

Effect of psychological factors on COVID-19 vaccination side-effects : A survey study among the Korean population

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