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Tytuł:
Acute SARS-CoV-2 infection and seropositivity among healthcare workers and medical students in summer 2020, Hungary
Autorzy:
Kosztin, Annamária
Merkely, Béla
Szabó, Attila J.
Blaha, Béla
Varga, Péter
Vásárhelyi, Barna
Vokó, Zoltán
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2084806.pdf
Data publikacji:
2022-04-11
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
polymerase chain reaction
medical students
seropositivity
COVID-19
SARS-CoV-2
healthcare workers
Opis:
ObjectivesThe aim was to compare the prevalence of acute infection and seropositivity of SARS-CoV-2 among healthcare workers (HCWs) and medical students.Material and MethodsA high-volume, single-center analysis was conducted in the period of July 1‒August 1, 2020, at the Semmelweis University. Naso- and oropharyngeal samples were collected for polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and blood samples for anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG. A questionnaire was also administered about the infection symptoms and the obtained results were assessed by profession and site of care delivery.ResultsFrom the total cohort (N = 7948), 4478 (56%) and 3470 (44%) were health professionals and medical students, respectively. They were mainly female (67%), and the mean age of HCWs and students was 40 and 25 years, respectively. By profession, physicians (1.5%) and other HCWs (1.8%) showed a comparable SARS-CoV-2 exposure. International students had the highest (2.1%), whereas Hungarian students had the lowest (0.6%) prevalence of seropositivity. The highest prevalence was detected among the staff of COVID-19 wards (12.1%). By PCR, medical students showed the lowest occurrence of active infection with a prevalence of 0.17%, while physicians and other HCWs had a higher prevalence (1.46% and 1.71%, respectively). By site of care delivery, positive test results were the most frequent at COVID-19 wards (3.8%).ConclusionsPhysicians and other HCWs showed comparable SARS-CoV-2 seropositivity prevalence, approximately twice as high as in the general population of Budapest. Hungarian students had lower prevalence of seropositivity than this reference. High prevalence among international students suggests that they had imported the infection. The very high prevalence of documented exposure among staff members at COVID-19 wards urges for improving the safety measures.
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2022, 35, 2; 209-216
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Analysis of the prevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in groups of medical and non-medical professions
Autorzy:
Biernacka, Paulina
Piekarska, Anna
Berkan-Kawińska, Aleksandra
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/21375382.pdf
Data publikacji:
2023-11-27
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
seroprevalence
exposure
occupational risk
COVID-19
healthcare workers
anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies
Opis:
Objectives The assessment of the prevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in various professional groups is very important. Hence, the purpose of the following study was to analyze the seroprevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies among employees performing both medical and nonmedical professions before the launch of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination. Material and Methods The study was conducted among employers of 1 of the institutions: The Provincial Specialist Hospital of Władysław Biegański in Łódź, Poland, Radio Łódź and the Border Guards of Łódź Airport. Blood samples were collected in December 2020–February 2021. Patients were screened for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. Simultaneously respondents were asked to complete a self-designed questionnaire including demographic data, detailed profession, history of SARS-CoV-2 infection and willingness to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Results Seroprevalence was significantly higher in the group of rural residents (p < 0.012), participants who declared previous COVID-19 infection (p < 0.001) and healthcare workers (HCWs) (p = 0.002), especially nurses (35.5%, p = 0.003) and medics worked in areas dedicated to COVID-19 than in other specialties (38.7% vs. 26.8%, respectively, p = 0.017). There was no association between the presence of antibodies and the gender (p = 0.118), age (p = 0.559) or BMI (p = 0.998). Conclusions Healthcare workers, in particular nurses, are at high risk of contracting COVID-19 in the workplace. Occupational infections can occur during occur not only during contact with the patient, but also with members of the medical team who do not show typical symptoms of the disease. Shortages in medical staff may also increase the number of infections among HCWs. Medical and hospital staff providing health services during the COVID-19 epidemic in Poland, may seek compensation in the event of consequences related to SARS-CoV-2 infection. The effectiveness of education and self-discipline in complying to safety rules among HCWs should also be constantly monitored.
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2023, 36, 5; 643-655
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Antibody response after SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine in naïve and previously infected healthcare workers
Odpowiedź na przeciwciała po szczepionce mRNA SARS-CoV-2 u uprzednio niezainfekowanych oraz zainfekowanych pracowników medycznych
Autorzy:
Huțanu, Adina
Dobreanu, Minodora
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2056546.pdf
Data publikacji:
2022
Wydawca:
Akademia Bialska Nauk Stosowanych im. Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej
Tematy:
COVID-19 antibody testing
mRNA vaccine
immune response
COVID-19
healthcare workers
testowanie przeciwciał COVID-19
szczepionka mRNA
odpowiedź immunologiczna
pracownicy służby zdrowia
Opis:
Background. Evaluating and monitoring plasma levels of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in healthcare workers, together with the vaccination of this at-risk population is important for maintaining the viability of the healthcare system, especially during the emergence of new viral variants. The aim of this study is to investigate plasma levels of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in healthcare providers following full vaccination, in both naïve and previously infected individuals. Material and methods. Complete data was available for 89 healthcare workers from the larger group of 102 initial participants. Plasma was collected at least one month, and no later than two months after the full dose of an mRNA vaccine, and analyzed by determining the total antibody concentration against the spike protein using an ECLIA kit. Results. The degree of humoral-specific immune response was at least 5-fold higher in previously infected healthcare workers compared to naïve persons that received the vaccine only. The highest titer was found in office-based staff, relative to those found in doctors and nurses. However, this difference lacks statistical significance. Among previously infected participants, nurses had significantly higher antibody titers, when compared to doctors. Conclusions. The study revealed a sustained immune response after mRNA vaccine among healthcare workers, with enhanced response in previously infected subjects, highlighting a boosting effect of the vaccine.
Wprowadzenie. Ocena i monitorowanie stężenia przeciwciał anty-SARS-CoV-2 w osoczu pracowników służby zdrowia oraz szczepienia tej szczególnej grupy ryzyka są ważne do utrzymania sprawności systemu opieki zdrowotnej, zwłaszcza w przypadku pojawienia się nowych wariantów wirusa. Celem pracy jest zbadanie poziomu przeciwciał anty-SARS-CoV-2 w osoczu pracowników służby zdrowia po pełnym szczepieniu, zarówno u osób wcześniej niezainfekowanych, jak i zainfekowanych. Materiał i metody. Kompletne dane były dostępne dla 89 pracowników służby zdrowia pochodzących z większej, wstępnej grupy 102 uczestników. Osocze pobierano co najmniej 1 miesiąc, a nie później niż 2 miesiące po podaniu pełnej dawki szczepionki mRNA i analizowano poprzez określenie całkowitego stężenia przeciwciał skierowanych przeciwko białku S przy użyciu zestawu ECLIA. Wyniki. Stopień humoralnej odpowiedzi swoistej był co najmniej 5-krotnie wyższy u uprzednio zakażonych pracowników służby zdrowia w porównaniu z osobami wcześniej niezainfekowanymi, które otrzymały tylko szczepionkę. Wyższe miano stwierdzono wśród osób pracujących w biurze niż u lekarzy i pielęgniarek, jednak różnica ta nie jest istotna statystycznie. Wśród wcześniej zakażonych uczestników pielęgniarki miały znacząco wyższe miana przeciwciał w porównaniu z lekarzami. Wnioski. Badanie wykazało trwałą odpowiedź immunologiczną po podaniu szczepionki mRNA wśród pracowników służby zdrowia, a także zwiększoną odpowiedź u osób wcześniej zakażonych, co podkreśla wzmacniający efekt szczepionki.
Źródło:
Health Problems of Civilization; 2022, 16, 1; 48-56
2353-6942
2354-0265
Pojawia się w:
Health Problems of Civilization
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Association between metabolic syndrome and disability due to low back pain among care workers
Autorzy:
Tsuboi, Yamato
Ueda, Yuya
Sugimoto, Taiki
Naruse, Fumihiro
Ono, Rei
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2161781.pdf
Data publikacji:
2017-11-03
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
metabolic syndrome
Disability
low back pain
healthcare workers
cross-sectional studies
epidemiological studies
Opis:
Objectives: To elucidate the association between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and disability due to low back pain (LBP) among care workers. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study enrolled 656 care workers having experienced LBP in the year prior to the year of this study. The Roland-Morris Disability questionnaire (RDQ) and self-reported questionnaires regarding LBP, fear of movement, depressive symptom, psychosocial factors, intensity of pain, and duration of pain were administered, and a medical examination was performed. Metabolic syndrome was defined according to the international definition agreed in 2009. Out of the 656 care workers, we included 316 care workers (response rate: 48.2%) who had fully completed the questionnaires as the study sample (males: 13.6%, median age = 51 years old, range: 35–74 years old). To examine the association between MetS and the level of disability due to LBP, we used the Poisson regression analysis and estimated crude and adjusted prevalence ratios (PR). Results: Out of the 316 care workers, 52 (16.5%) were diagnosed as having MetS. Metabolic syndrome was significantly associated with the RDQ score (adjusted PR: 1.57, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.17–2.11) after adjusting for covariates, such as age, sex, fear of movement, job demands, social support, intensity of pain, and duration of pain. Conclusions: This study showed that MetS was independently associated with disability due to LBP among care workers. A multidisciplinary intervention taking MetS into consideration may be an effective way to reduce disability due to LBP in people with both LBP and MetS. Int J Occup Med Environ Health 2018;31(2):165–172
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2018, 31, 2; 165-172
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Burnout of healthcare workers at inpatient facilities
Zespół wypalenia zawodowego pracowników służby zdrowia w placówkach szpitalnych
Autorzy:
Dobríková, P.
Blažová, K.
Šramatá, M.
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/271422.pdf
Data publikacji:
2012
Wydawca:
Górnośląska Wyższa Szkoła Pedagogiczna im. Kardynała Augusta Hlonda
Tematy:
syndrom burnout
stres
pracownicy służby zdrowia
wyczerpanie emocjonalne
czynniki środowiska pracy
burnout syndrome
stress
healthcare workers
emotional exhaustion
working environment factors
Opis:
Nearly every individual faces stressful events in his personal and professional life, but each of us has a unique ability to cope with such situations. The need to tackle the high demands at work or in one's personal life over the long term can lead to the mental, physical and emotional exhaustion known as burnout. Its occurrence has been tracked in research studies and surveys in different professions, but the predominant focus of this article is on the helping professions, such as the work of healthcare workers. Our goal was to determine the degree of professional burnout among health professionals working at inpatient facilities in Slovakia. We focused on the relation between burnout and dissatisfaction with the choice of profession, workplace equipment and financial evaluation. We surveyed the dependence of burnout on the age and gender of the workers. To identify burnout, we used a standardized questionnaire MBI with three dimensions - emotional exhaustion (EE), depersonalization (DP) and personal accomplishment (PA). The sample included 315 healthcare workers from 11 hospitals in Slovakia. We assert that burnout occurs when an individual scores 2-3 times in the third stage, which was found in 33% of the workers. In the EE subscale a high degree of burnout was achieved by 46% of the workers, in the DP subscale by 29% and in the PA subscale by 45% of the workers. We confirmed a significant relationship between burnout and dissatisfactionwith the choice of occupation, with the equipment and the financial evaluation of the workplace. A burnout dependence on gender and age was not confirmed. The results of our study confirmed an increased occurrence of burnout and show the importance of preventive measures in the field of burnout.
Niemal każdy w życiu osobistym jak i zawodowym spotyka się z sytuacjami stresogennymi, jednak każdy z nas ma swoją własną metodę radzenia sobie w tych sytuacjach. Zwłaszcza długoterminowa potrzeba stawania naprzeciw wysokim wymaganiom w pracy jak i w życiu osobistym może prowadzić do wycieńczenia zarówno umysłowego, fizycznego jak i emocjonalnego, określanego "wypaleniem". Próbuje się je opisać przez badania i ankiety pracowników różnych zawodów. Jednak główny nacisk kładzie się na pracowników zawodów pomocy, jak na przykład pracowników służby zdrowia. Naszym celem było określenie stopnia wypalenia zawodowego pracowników służby zdrowia pracujących w placówkach szpitalnych w Słowacji. Skupiliśmy się na związku pomiędzy wypaleniem a niezadowoleniem wynikającym z wyboru profesji, wyposażenia miejsca pracy i oceny zarobków. Ankietowaliśmy stopień "wypalenia" w zależności od wieku i płci pracowników. Aby zidentyfikować "wypalenie" użyliśmy znormalizowanego kwestionariusza MBI z trzema wymiarami - przemęczenie emocjonalne (EE), depersonalizacja (DP) i osobiste spełnienie (PA). Próbę przeprowadzono na 315 pracownikach służby zdrowia z 11 szpitali w Słowacji. Objawy wypalenia zawodowego stwierdzono u 33% pracowników. W kategorii EE wysoki stopień "wypalenia" został osiągnięty przez 46% badanych, w kategorii DP przez 29% , a w kategorii PA przez 45% badanych. Potwierdziliśmy znaczący związek pomiędzy "wypaleniem" a niezadowoleniem związanym z wyborem profesji, z wyposażeniem i z oceną finansów placówek. Zależność "wypalenia" od płci i wieku nie została potwierdzona. Wyniki naszych badań potwierdziły wzrost występowania zespołu wypalenia, co wskazuje na konieczność podjęcia działań profilaktycznych.
Źródło:
Journal of Ecology and Health; 2012, R. 16, nr 2, 2; 92-98
2082-2634
Pojawia się w:
Journal of Ecology and Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Choroby zawodowe wśród pracowników opieki zdrowotnej i pomocy społecznej w latach 2009–2016
Occupational diseases among healthcare and social workers in 2009–2016
Autorzy:
Świątkowska, Beata
Hanke, Wojciech
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2162499.pdf
Data publikacji:
2018-10-30
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
choroby zawodowe
zapadalność
ochrona zdrowia
zawód
rejestr
pracownicy pomocy społecznej
occupational diseases
incidence
healthcare
occupation
register
social workers
Opis:
Wstęp Celem pracy jest przedstawienie danych statystycznych dotyczących występowania chorób zawodowych wśród pracowników ochrony zdrowia i pomocy społecznej w latach 2009–2016. Materiał i metody Podstawą opracowania były wszystkie karty stwierdzenia choroby zawodowej dotyczące tej grupy pracowników, które wpłynęły do Centralnego Rejestru Chorób Zawodowych. Dane przedstawiono w liczbach bezwzględnych oraz współczynnikach zapadalności. W analizie uwzględniono stwierdzone u opisywanej grupy jednostki chorobowe, województwa, z których pochodzili pracownicy, i zawody badanych. Wyniki W latach 2009–2016 stwierdzono 1462 chorób u pracowników ochrony zdrowia i pomocy społecznej. W 2016 r. liczba przypadków była o 42,6% mniejsza niż w 2009 roku. Średni roczny współczynnik zapadalności w tych latach wynosił 26,3 przypadków na 100 tys. zatrudnionych. Najczęściej rozpoznawane były choroby zakaźne i pasożytnicze (64,8%), a następnie choroby obwodowego układu nerwowego (9,6%), choroby skóry (8,9%), choroby narządu ruchu (8,3%) i choroby narządu głosu (3,2%). Pozostałe patologie stanowiły łącznie 5,1%. Wśród chorób zakaźnych lub pasożytniczych najczęściej stwierdzano wirusowe zapalenie wątroby (56%) i gruźlicę (39%). Niemal co drugi przypadek choroby zawodowej u pracowników opieki zdrowotnej dotyczył pielęgniarek (47,8%). Wnioski Zapadalność pracowników ochrony zdrowia i opieki społecznej na choroby zawodowe ogółem i na najczęściej występujące grupy chorób maleje. Jedną z przyczyn spadku jest niewątpliwie poprawa warunków pracy, wynikająca ze stosowania nowocześniejszych przyrządów i aparatury, a także większa wiedza na temat zagrożeń i postępowanie zgodne z odpowiednimi procedurami. Med. Pr. 2018;69(5):531–538
Background The aim of the paper is to present statistical data on the occurrence of occupational diseases among healthcare and social workers in Poland in 2009–2016. Material and Methods All cards certifying that a case of occupational disease had been diagnosed in a patient belonging to this occupational group, received by the Central Register of Occupational Diseases, served as the basis of the study. Data is presented in absolute numbers and incidence rates. In the analysis, disease categories, voivodships and occupations were taken into account. Results In 2009–2016, as many as 1462 cases of occupational diseases were diagnosed for healthcare workers. In 2016, the number of cases was 42.6% lower than in 2009. Mean annual incidence rate in these years was 26.3 cases per 100 thousand workers. The most frequent were: infectious and parasitic diseases (64.8% of cases), peripheral nervous system diseases (9.6%), dermal diseases (8.9%), locomotor (8.3%), and chronic vocal organ disorders (3.2%). Among infectious or parasitic diseases, the most cases were viral hepatitis (56%) and tuberculosis (39%). Almost every second case of occupational disease in healthcare workers was detected in the nurses (47.8%). Conclusions The incidence of occupational diseases in total and in the most frequent categories continued to decrease. One of the reasons for the decline is the improvement of working conditions resulting from the application of more modern instruments and apparatus as well as greater knowledge of the risks and the use of appropriate procedures. Med Pr 2018;69(5)
Źródło:
Medycyna Pracy; 2018, 69, 5; 531-538
0465-5893
2353-1339
Pojawia się w:
Medycyna Pracy
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Clinical and epidemiological characteristics of COVID-19 during the early phase of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: a cross-sectional study among medical school physicians and residents employed in a regional reference teaching hospital in Northern Italy
Autorzy:
Dini, Guglielmo
Montecucco, Alfredo
Rahmani, Alborz
Barletta, Chiara
Pellegrini, Luca
Debarbieri, Nicoletta
Orsi, Andrea
Caligiuri, Patrizia
Varesano, Serena
Manca, Alessia
Vargiu, Maria Paola
Di Carlo, Pia
Massa, Emanuela
Icardi, Giancarlo
Durando, Paolo
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2086076.pdf
Data publikacji:
2021-05-27
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
occupational health
epidemiology
healthcare workers
clinical characteristics
COVID‑19
SARS-CoV-2
Opis:
ObjectivesThe aim of the study was to evaluate the clinical presentation and burden of SARS-CoV-2 infections among medical school physicians and residents, mainly young medical doctors. The awareness of COVID‑19 clinical manifestations can improve the early detection of mild cases, possibly reducing further transmission to colleagues and patients.Material and MethodsThe study was carried out in March–May 2020, involving medical school physicians in a teaching hospital in northern Italy, with a working population of 881 medical doctors. Data collection was performed using a structured form investigating clinical and epidemiological information.ResultsOne hundred sixty-two medical doctors contacted the Occupational Health Service reporting acute respiratory symptoms or close contact exposure to a confirmed COVID‑19 case. Among the confirmed COVID‑19 cases, most were male doctors during residency, and 85% presented a mild clinical picture. Fever (70.3%) and cough (51.4%) represented the most prevalent symptoms of COVID‑19. As revealed by the univariate analysis, the prevalence of real-time reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) positivity increased with age (OR = 1.08, 95% CI: 1.02–1.14, p = 0.012), working in a COVID‑19 ward (OR = 3.33, 95% CI: 1.09–10.21, p = 0.031), presenting alteration or loss of smell/taste (OR = 10.00, 95%CI: 2.80–35.69, p < 0.001) and myalgia (OR = 3.20, 95% CI: 1.00–10.26, p = 0.046), while being a resident (OR = 0.20, 95% CI: 0.05–0.80, p = 0.030) was associated with reduced odds of being infected, compared to staff physicians. Age and loss of smell/taste were the only factors independently associated with RT-PCR positivity.ConclusionsThe majority of COVID‑19 cases showed a mild clinical syndrome, ranging from absence or paucity of symptoms to common cold or influenza-like symptoms. The findings of the present study increase the accuracy of the clinical diagnosis for the prompt identification and management of suspected COVID‑19 cases, being particularly useful during resurges of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2021, 34, 2; 189-201
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Coronavirus anxiety and exhaustion among Polish front-line healthcare workers – the mediation effect of insomnia
Autorzy:
Baka, Łukasz
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2086086.pdf
Data publikacji:
2021-05-27
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
insomnia
exhaustion
job burnout
conservation of resources theory
healthcare workers
coronavirus anxiety
Opis:
ObjectivesThe study aimed to investigate the direct and indirect – mediated through insomnia – effect of coronavirus anxiety on exhaustion, from the perspective of Hobfoll’s theory of conservation of resources (COR). According to the COR theory, critical events (e.g., the coronavirus epidemic) make people fearful of losing their valuable resources. A prolonged state of anxiety may lead to sleeping troubles, which over time results in an increase in exhaustion.Material and MethodsData were collected from 440 Polish healthcare providers, including nurses and midwives, doctors, paramedics, medical assistance workers, and wardens. Three measures were used: the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale, the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire (the sleeping trouble subscale) and the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (the exhaustion subscale). Hypotheses were tested using structural equation modeling.ResultsThe obtained results fully support the hypotheses. Both the direct and indirect relationships between coronavirus anxiety and exhaustion were observed. Specifically, high coronavirus anxiety increased insomnia, which in turn contributed to the development of exhaustion.ConclusionsThe results are consistent with the COR theory. Prolonged coronavirus anxiety and sleeping problems depleted healthcare providers’ resources and made them feel exhausted. Exhaustion among these workers can have serious consequences not only for themselves but also for the health of their patients. Therefore, research into effective ways to deal with coronavirus anxiety is needed.
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2021, 34, 2; 263-273
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
COVID-19 pandemic and women
Kobiety a pandemia COVID-19
Autorzy:
Dhillon, H.S.
Sasidharan, S.
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2048091.pdf
Data publikacji:
2021
Wydawca:
Akademia Bialska Nauk Stosowanych im. Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej
Tematy:
COVID-19
healthcare workers
women
Źródło:
Health Problems of Civilization; 2021, 15, 3; 161-163
2353-6942
2354-0265
Pojawia się w:
Health Problems of Civilization
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Cytostatics as hazardous chemicals in healthcare workers’ environment
Autorzy:
Pałaszewska-Tkacz, Anna
Czerczak, Sławomir
Konieczko, Katarzyna
Kupczewska-Dobecka, Małgorzata
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2161986.pdf
Data publikacji:
2019-04-03
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
carcinogenic agents
safety data sheets
healthcare workers
OEL
cytostatic
occupational exposure limits
Opis:
Cytostatics not only induce significant side-effects in patients treated oncologically but also pose a threat to the health of occupationally exposed healthcare workers: pharmacists, physicians, nurses and other personnel. Since the 1970s numerous reports from various countries have documented the contamination of working areas with cytostatics and the presence of drugs/metabolites in the urine or blood of healthcare employees, which directly indicates the occurrence of occupational exposure to these drugs. In Poland the significant scale of occupational exposure to cytostatics is also confirmed by the data collected in the central register of occupational carcinogens/mutagens kept by the Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine. The assessment of occupational exposure to cytostatics and health risks constitutes employers’ obligation. Unfortunately, the assessment of occupational risk resulting from exposure to cytostatics raises a number of concerns. Provisions governing the problem of workers’ health protection are not unequivocal because they derive from a variety of law areas, especially in a matter of hazard classification and safety data sheets for cytostatics. Moreover, no legally binding occupational exposure limits have been set for cytostatics or their active compounds, and analytical methods for these substances airborne and biological concentrations are lacking. Consequently, the correct assessment of occupational exposure to cytostatics, the evaluation of health hazards and the development of the proper preventive strategy appear difficult. The authors of this article described and discussed the amendments to the European provisions concerning chemicals in the light of employers’ obligations in the field of employees’ heath protection against the consequences of exposure to cytostatics. Some modifications aimed at a more effective health protection of workers occupationally exposed to cytostatics were also proposed. Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 2019;32(2):141–59
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2019, 32, 2; 141-159
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Częstość pozytywnych wyników testów serologicznych przeciw SARS-CoV-2 u personelu medycznego Aglomeracji Górnośląskiej
The frequency of positive results of serological tests against SARS-CoV-2 in healthcare workers in Upper Silesia Metropolitan Area, Poland
Autorzy:
Wojczyk, Marek
Kowalska, Małgorzata
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2081163.pdf
Data publikacji:
2022-04-22
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
epidemia
personel medyczny
zakażenie
SARS-CoV-2
COVID-19
przeciwciała IgG
epidemy
healthcare workers
infection
IgG antibodies
Opis:
Śląsk jest jednym z regionów Polski najbardziej dotkniętych przez epidemię COVID-19. Wysoka liczba zakażeń wśród mieszkańców zwiększa i tak wysokie ryzyko zakażenia SARS-CoV-2 pracowników medycznych, którzy ze względu na swoją pracę są narażeni na kontakt z nosicielami SARS-CoV-2 częściej niż osoby z populacji ogólnej. Celem niniejszego badania była ocena na podstawie wyników badania seroepidemiologicznego rozpowszechnienia zakażenia SARS-CoV-2 wśród pracowników ochrony zdrowia z Aglomeracji Górnośląskiej.Materiał i metodyBadanie seroepidemiologiczne przeprowadzono w okresie październik–listopad 2020 r. wśród mieszkańców Aglomeracji Górnośląskiej (objęło m.in. osoby wykonujące zawody medyczne, które wyselekcjonowano, tworząc grupę badanych pracowników medycznych). Poza przeprowadzeniem badania kwestionariuszowego, niezbędnego do ustalenia objawów, okoliczności oraz czynników ryzyka sprzyjających zakażeniu, oceniono obecność swoistych przeciwciał przeciwko SARS-CoV-2 w klasach IgG oraz IgM.WynikiW badaniu wzięło udział 575 osób deklarujących wykonywanie zawodu medycznego. Dodatni wynik testu na obecność przeciwciał w klasie IgG uzyskano u 19,1% badanych, a w klasie IgM – u 4,3% badanych. Dodatnie wyniki, wskazujące na zakażenie SARS-CoV-2, najczęściej dotyczyły osób deklarujących wcześniejszy kontakt z osobą zakażoną (p = 0,001) oraz odbywających kwarantannę (p < 0,0001).WnioskiCzęstość zakażeń SARS-CoV-2 u personelu medycznego w Aglomeracji Górnośląskiej, oceniana na podstawie pozytywnego wyniku testu przeciwciał w klasie IgG, wynosi 16,1–22,5%. Med. Pr. 2022;73(2):125–133
Silesia is one of the regions in Poland most affected by the COVID-19 epidemic. The high number of infections among the inhabitants of the region increases the already high risk of infection of SARS-CoV-2 virus of medical workers who, due to their work, are more likely to be exposed to people with SARS-CoV-2 than people from the general population. The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection among healthcare workers in the Upper Silesia Metropolitan Area based on the results of a seroepidemiological study.Material and MethodsThe seroepidemiological study was carried out in October– November 2020 among the inhabitants of the Upper Silesia Metropolitan Area (including medical professionals who were selected, creating a research group of healthcare workers). Apart from the questionnaire examination necessary to determine the declared symptoms, circumstances and risk factors conducive to infection, the level of specific antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 virus in the IgG and IgM class was assessed.ResultsIn the study participated 575 people declaring their medical profession. A positive test for the presence of IgG antibodies was confirmed in 19.1% of the respondents, while a positive test for IgM concerned 4.3% of the subjects. The most common positive results indicating infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus concerned people declaring prior contact with an infected person (p = 0.001) and those undergoing quarantine (p < 0.0001).ConclusionsThe frequency of SARS-CoV-2 virus infections in medical personnel in the Upper Silesia Metropolitan Area, assessed on the basis of a positive IgG antibody test result, was 16.1–22.5%. Med Pr. 2022;73(2):125–33
Źródło:
Medycyna Pracy; 2022, 73, 2; 125-133
0465-5893
2353-1339
Pojawia się w:
Medycyna Pracy
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Did safety-engineered device implementation contribute to reducing the risk of needlestick and sharps injuries? Retrospective investigation of 20 years of observation in a specialist tertiary referral hospital
Autorzy:
Szczypta, Anna
Różańska, Anna
Siewierska, Małgorzata
Drożdż, Kamil
Szura, Mirosław
Talaga-Ćwiertnia, Katarzyna
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/31341055.pdf
Data publikacji:
2024-05-20
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
occupational exposure
needlestick and sharps injuries
safety-engineered device
healthcare workers
implementation of European Union Council Directive
2010/32/EU
Opis:
Objectives In Poland, there are numerous cases of injuries caused by sharp instruments annually, still significantly more than in other European Union countries. The aim of this study was to analyze work-related injuries among healthcare workers in a selected hospital before and after the implementation of safety-engineered devices (SED). Material and Methods Retrospective analysis of medical documentation regarding occupational needlestick and sharps injuries (NSSI) in a tertiary referral surgical hospital in 1998–2018. The study group consisted of nurses and doctors who had been injured and reported the incident. The frequency of injury reports, injury rate, and characterization of circumstances surrounding NSSI are presented. Results Over the period of 20 years, a total of 257 NSSI incidents were reported. The average injury rate was statistically significant for nurses (p = 0.004) and was higher before the introduction of SED. Moreover, the number of injuries among nurses showed a downward trend during the study period. However, for doctors, there was no statistically significant difference in the median puncture rate (p = 0.099), and the number of injuries showed an increasing trend. Conclusions In this study, the authors’ have demonstrated not only the occurrence of injuries and punctures in the daily work of medical personnel but also the potential for their reduction through the use of safety equipment at every workstation where healthcare services are provided using sharp medical instruments.
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2024, 37, 2; 234-243
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Evaluation of the knowledge, attitudes and behavior of healthcare workers concerning influenza vaccination in a training and research hospital in Türkiye
Autorzy:
Apaydin, Mehmet
Dogan, Serap
Aypak, Cenk
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/40570856.pdf
Data publikacji:
2024-06-30
Wydawca:
Uniwersytet Rzeszowski. Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Rzeszowskiego
Tematy:
attitude
behavior
healthcare workers
influenza vaccine
knowledge
Opis:
Introduction and aim. Although increasing vaccination rates among healthcare workers (HCWs) is crucial for protecting their own health and preventing the spread of infections to patients, vaccination rates remain low. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of healthcare workers concerning seasonal influenza vaccination in a training and research hospital in Türkiye. Material and methods. This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 364 healthcare workers working in a training and research hospital in Ankara, Türkiye. A face-to-face questionnaire was completed by selected participants that included questions about their sociodemographic characteristics, receiving seasonal influenza vaccination, reasons for not receiving vaccination, attitudes and behavior towards seasonal influenza vaccination recommendations for their surroundings, knowledge of who should get the vaccine, and their immunization history. Results. Among the participants, 58.5% stated that they had never received an influenza vaccination, 35.7% mentioned not receiving the regular influenza vaccination, and only 5.8% reported receiving the influenza vaccination regularly every year. Reasons for not getting vaccinated included not trusting the influenza vaccine’s protection (60.1%), not believing they are in the risk group (38.9%), and not finding a suitable time to get vaccinated (36.1%). A total of 57.1% of the healthcare workers recommended the influenza vaccine for their surroundings. Conclusion. Influenza vaccination rates among healthcare workers are quite low. To maximize influenza vaccine uptake, awareness programs are needed to correct the misconceptions health care workers have about the vaccine, and diverse strategies should be implemented to encourage them to get vaccinated, thereby promoting influenza vaccination.
Źródło:
European Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine; 2024, 22, 2; 313-319
2544-2406
2544-1361
Pojawia się w:
European Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Healthcare workers highly affected during the COVID-19 epidemic wave in Poland prior to vaccination availability: seroprevalence study
Autorzy:
Rosińska, Magdalena
Stępień, Małgorzata
Kitowska, Wioleta
Milczarek, Małgorzata
Juszczyk, Grzegorz
Nowacka, Zuzanna
Gardel, Aneta
Hermann, Adam
Bardoń-Błaszkowska, Aneta
Cudnik, Rafał
Czubak, Hanna
Wolniak-Bińkowska, Magdalena
Źródłowska, Izabella A.
Sadkowska-Todys, Małgorzata
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2081141.pdf
Data publikacji:
2022-04-22
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
Polska
risk factors
COVID-19
SARS-CoV-2
healthcare workers
seroprevalence
Opis:
The aim of the study was to assess seroprevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies among healthcare workers (HCW) before introduction of vaccination, in selected areas in Poland as well as to identify potential risk factors and estimate the cumulative incidence of COVID-19 infections in this population.Material and MethodsThe authors conducted a sero-epidemiological, cross-sectional study among HCW of 5 non-COVID-19 hospitals in Poland. The recruitment took place in December 1–23, 2020, all HCW at selected hospitals could volunteer into the study. All persons were screened with rapid SARS-CoV-2 IgM/IgG tests in capillary blood. In case of positive result, 5 ml of venous blood was drawn for confirmatory testing with ELISA assay. The authors estimated prevalence of laboratory confirmed anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody presence and examined factors associated with positive result. Cumulative incidence was estimated applying 2-source capture-recapture method to serology results and self-report of past infection.ResultsOut of 1040 HCW included in the analysis, one-fourth (25.2%) received a positive result for anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies by ELISA test, the prevalence among women was 25.3% (95% CI: 22.5–28.4) and 24.6% (95% CI: 19–31.2) among men. The prevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies was the highest among respondents who declared home contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case, 43.9% (95% CI: 32.4–56.1). It was also elevated among those who indicated contact with patients with COVID-19, 32.5% (95% CI: 26.7–38.8) and business contacts, including at the workplace, 28.9% (95% CI: 22.5–36.3). The estimated cumulative incidence of COVID-19 infections in the population, using the capture-recapture method was 41.2% (95% CI: 38.1–44.2).ConclusionsHealthcare workers remained at increased risk of infection largely due to work-related contacts with infected patients, although home exposure was also common. Estimated cumulative incidence is higher than the antibody prevalence, which indicates the need to monitor HCW for possible immunity waning, also post-immunization immunity. Med Pr. 2022;73(2):109–23
Źródło:
Medycyna Pracy; 2022, 73, 2; 109-123
0465-5893
2353-1339
Pojawia się w:
Medycyna Pracy
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Hepatitis B and C infection: Is it a problem in Polish healthcare workers?
Autorzy:
Rybacki, Marcin
Piekarska, Anna
Wiszniewska, Marta
Walusiak-Skorupa, Jolanta
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2179151.pdf
Data publikacji:
2013-06-01
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
healthcare workers
HBV prevalence
HCV prevalence
hepatitis B vaccination
ALT testing
Opis:
Objectives: Hepatitis B (HBV) and C viruses (HCV) are among the most frequent blood borne pathogens. According to WHO, 5% of healthcare workers (in central Europe), are exposed to at least one sharps injury contaminated with HBV per year, 1,7% - contaminated with HCV. Aims: The aims of the study were to determine prevalence of HCV and HBV infections, vaccination efficacy against hepatitis B and usefulness of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) testing in prophylactic examinations in healthcare workers (HCWs). Material and Methods: In a group of 520 healthcare workers, a survey, laboratory and serologic tests such as ALT, HBsAg, anti-HBs, anti-HBcT and anti-HCV were carried out. Results: The study revealed a low rate of workers with presence of HBsAg and anti-HCV (1,2% and 0,8% respectively). Anti-HBcT was found in 99 subjects (19%) without a significant association with experiencing an occupational percutaneous injury. Being vaccinated against HBV was declared by 90% of the subjects. There was no relationship between ALT level rise and positive HBsAg, anti-HCV and anti-HBcT tests. Conclusion: A seroprevalence of HBV and HCV markers in HCWs found in the study is low and similar to the one found in general population. Current or past hepatitis B infections were independent of needle stick injuries. Vaccination against HBV coverage, although found to be high, should improve to 100%. Occupational prophylactic medical examinations found performing ALT test (obligatory in Poland for HCWs) not helpful. It seems that determination of anti-HBcT and anti-HCV status would be essential in pre-employment medical examinations.
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2013, 26, 3; 430-439
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
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