Will healthcare workers improve infection prevention and control behaviors as COVID-19 risk emerges and increases, in China?

Lai, Xiaoquan; Wang, Xuemei; Yang, Qiuxia; Xu, Xiaolong; Tang, Yongming; Liu, Chenxi; Tan, Li; Lai, Ruying; Wang, He; Zhang, Xiaopeng; Zhou, Qian; Chen, Hao

doi:10.1186/s13756-020-00746-1

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“…Accordingly, male HCWs were more likely to have good infection prevention practices than female health care workers. This study is supported by a study among health care workers in selected hospitals that revealed male HCWs promoted IPC behavior compared to females (24).…”

Section: Differences In Knowledge Among Hcps Towards Covid-19supporting

confidence: 58%

Knowledge and preventive practices towards Covid-19 and associated factors among healthcare workers in selected health facilities of Illu Aba Bor and Buno Bedelle Zones, Southwest Ethiopia

Tsegaye

Shuremu²,

Donacho³

et al. 2020

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Background The COVID-19 outbreak has been declared a public health emergency of international concern. As the virus is transmitted through close contact and droplets, frontline HCWs caring for COVID-19 patients are at risk of the infection. This study aimed at assessing knowledge and preventive practices towards Covid-19 among health care providers in selected health facilities of Illu Aba Bor and Buno Bedele zones, Southwest Ethiopia. Methods An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from April to May 2020 among 330 health workers in selected health facilities of Illu Aba Bor and Buno-Bedelle Zones, Southwest Ethiopia. Data were collected using a self-administered structured questionnaire. The collected data were entered onto Epidata version 3.1 and exported to SPSS version 23 for analysis. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to identify independent predictors of preventive practices towards Covid-19. Statistical significance was declared at a p-value of < 0.05. Result Greater part (93.3%) of the respondent demonstrated good knowledge towards COVID-19 and the mean (± SD) knowledge score was 9.0 4 ± 1.06. Nearly two-thirds (64.2%) of the study participants had good infection prevention practices. Being male (AOR = 3.65, 95% CI: (1.96, 6.80)), education level (AOR = 1.82, 95% CI (1.02, 3.22)), profession (AOR = 3.17, 95% CI (1.08, 9.33)), service year ( 5–10 years) (AOR = 2.00 (1.02, 3.92)) and more than 10 years (AOR = 3.14 (1.51, 6.52)), availability of personal protective equipment (AOR = 1.96 (1.06, 3.61)) and Knowledge level (AOR = 2.61 (1.48, 4.62)) were independent predictors of COVID-19 preventive practices. Conclusion The overall level of knowledge of HCWs was good. However, the practice was relatively low. Gender, educational status, profession, year of service, knowledge towards COVID-19, and availability of personal protective equipment were independent predictors of good infection prevention practices. Optimizing the infection prevention and control loop of the health facilities is recommended.

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Section: Differences In Knowledge Among Hcps Towards Covid-19supporting

confidence: 58%

Knowledge and preventive practices towards Covid-19 and associated factors among healthcare workers in selected health facilities of Illu Aba Bor and Buno Bedelle Zones, Southwest Ethiopia

Tsegaye

Shuremu²,

Donacho³

et al. 2020

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“…The overwhelming majority of the participants in our study reported a high level of practice towards the prevention of COVID-19 infection particularly regarding using facemask, hand washing for at least 20 seconds, covering mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, and avoiding touching eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands as far as possible. This finding is consistent with the finding of a similar study conducted in China, where the risk of spread of COVID-19 has largely improved the infection prevention and control behaviors of healthcare professionals working in hospitals [18]. In a study conducted in Egypt, hand washing, refraining from touching eyes, mouth and nose, and using surgical facemask were the most frequently accepted preventive measures among health workers [19].…”

Section: Risk Perception Of Healthcare Professionals Due To Their Rolsupporting

confidence: 89%

Risk perceptions and preventive practices of COVID-19 among healthcare professionals in public hospitals in Ethiopia

Deressa

Worku

Abebe

et al. 2020

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Healthcare professionals are at higher risk of contracting the novel coronavirus due to their work exposure in the healthcare settings. Practicing appropriate preventive measures to control COVID-19 infection is one of the most important interventions that healthcare workers are expected to use. The aim of this study was to assess the level of risk perception and practices of preventive measures of COVID-19 among health workers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted from 9 th to 26 th June 2020 among healthcare professionals working at six public hospitals in Addis Ababa. Data were collected using a self-administered structured questionnaire. Frequency, percentage, and mean were used to summarize the data. A binary logistic regression analyses were performed to identify factors associated with risk perception about COVID-19. A total of 1,134 participants were surveyed. Wearing facemask (93%), hand washing for at least 20 seconds (93%), covering mouth and nose while coughing or sneezing (91%), and avoiding touching eyes, nose, and mouth (91%) were the commonly self-reported preventive practices. About 88% perceived that they were worried about the risk of becoming infected with coronavirus, and majority (91%) worried about the risk of infection to their family. The mean score of overall fear and worry of COVID-19 was 2.37 on a scale of 1 to 3. Respondents who ever provided clinical care to COVID-19 patients were more likely to report fear and worry (adjusted OR=1.34, 95% CI:1.02-1.91), however those who ever participated in Ebola or SARS outbreaks were less likely to report fear and worry due to COVID-19 crisis (adjusted OR=0.66, 95% CI:0.48-0.90). This study has revealed widespread practices of preventive measures and the highest perceived risk of COVID-19 among healthcare workers. Therefore, an effective risk communication intervention should be implemented to ensure the maintenance of appropriate practices during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

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“…A study from China recently reported that under the risk of contact with suspected infected patients, HCWs show worse IPC behaviors. These behaviors may result from higher work load and insufficient supplies and resources among them 23 . More than half of our study respondents were working >8 hours per day.…”

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confidence: 99%

Knowledge and practices: Risk perceptions of COVID-19 and satisfaction with preventive measures at workplace among maternity care providers in Pakistan

Izhar¹,

Husain²,

Tahir³

et al. 2021

Eur J Midwifery

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INTRODUCTION While all healthcare services across the globe deferred non-urgent surgeries, labor wards provided maternity care during the pandemic continuously. This study assesses the knowledge and practices of obstetricians and midwives about personal protective equipment (PPE), their risk perception of COVID-19 and satisfaction with the preventive measures adopted at their workplace. METHODS A questionnaire, designed according to the World Health Organization’s advice on rational use of personal protective equipment for COVID-19, was administered to 452 Pakistani maternity care providers between 1 July and 30 July 2020. RESULTS Only 32% of pregnant women had a good compliance to their routine antenatal drugs while forgetfulness (27.2%) and vomiting as a side effect of a drug (25.7%) were the major barriers to compliance with routine drugs. Furthermore, there was a statistically significant association between respondents’ compliance with antenatal drugs and number of children as well as level of income (p<0.001). No statistically significant association was found between education level and compliance. CONCLUSIONS Nurses and other health workers should support pregnant women to set reminders for taking their medications and prescribe alternative dosage forms or products that will not induce vomiting. In addition, antenatal education should emphasize the benefits of adherence to routine taking of medications at every stage of pregnancy and the possible negative consequences of non-compliance.

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Will healthcare workers improve infection prevention and control behaviors as COVID-19 risk emerges and increases, in China?

Cited by 90 publications

References 20 publications

Knowledge and preventive practices towards Covid-19 and associated factors among healthcare workers in selected health facilities of Illu Aba Bor and Buno Bedelle Zones, Southwest Ethiopia

Knowledge and preventive practices towards Covid-19 and associated factors among healthcare workers in selected health facilities of Illu Aba Bor and Buno Bedelle Zones, Southwest Ethiopia

Risk perceptions and preventive practices of COVID-19 among healthcare professionals in public hospitals in Ethiopia

Knowledge and practices: Risk perceptions of COVID-19 and satisfaction with preventive measures at workplace among maternity care providers in Pakistan

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