Thermo-Luminescent Dosimeter Badge: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Barriers among Healthcare Personnel- A Cross Sectional Survey | Chapter 4 |Disease and Health Research: New Insights Vol. 8

Objective: Healthcare personnel are thought to be at significant risk of suffering the negative effects of ionizing radiation due to their high exposure. The goal of the current survey was to assess levels of knowledge and attitude, as well as the barriers to using thermo-luminescent dosimeter (TLD) devices among healthcare personnel for estimating radiation exposure doses.

Methodology: A structured questionnaire survey was utilized to conduct a cross-sectional study.

Results: A sum of 93 subjects participated in the current survey, the bulk were technicians who constitute (46.2%), while 40.9% were radiology physicians and nurses constituted 4.6% of the sample. Across the entire spectrum, a low level of attitude toward adhering to radiation safety and protocols was noticed among nurses, followed by physicians, while a good level of attitude towards using TLD badge was observed among technicians. On the other hand, the high level of knowledge towards radiation safety and usage of TDL badge was reported among physicians, followed by technicians and a low level of knowledge was among nurses.

Conclusion and Recommendation: The survey revealed that the majority of radiology department personnel had a low attitude towards radiation safety and the use of TLD badges, despite having excellent knowledge about them. This highlights the need for action, particularly in enforcing protective strategies and clear protocols, along with educational initiatives to improve adherence to safety practices.

 

 

Author (s) Details

Sawsan Awadallah
College of Applied Medical Sciences, Najran University, Saudi Arabia.

 

Ahmed Harwn
King Khaled Hospital Najran Health Cluster, Najran, Saudi Arabia.

 

Hasan Guzailan
King Khaled Hospital Najran Health Cluster, Najran, Saudi Arabia.

 

Nagla Khalid
College of Applied Medical Sciences, Najran University, Saudi Arabia.

 

Albosairi Ahmed
College of Applied Medical Sciences, Najran University, Saudi Arabia.

 

Mohammed Hashlan
King Khaled Hospital Najran Health Cluster, Najran, Saudi Arabia.

 

Samia Fathelrahman
College of Applied Medical Sciences, Najran University, Saudi Arabia.

 

Jihan Mohamed
College of Applied Medical Sciences, Najran University, Saudi Arabia.

 

Fatima Hamadain Hamed
Faculty of Medicine, Najran University, Saudi Arabia.

 

Nahid Elfaki
Nursing College, Najran University, Saudi Arabia.

 

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Determinants of Skill Levels in Paediatric Emergency Management among Primary Healthcare Workers | Chapter 10 | Medical Science: Trends and Innovations Vol. 6

Background: Paediatric emergencies remain a significant public health concern in Nigeria, especially in rural areas where primary healthcare centres (PHCs) often serve as the sole source of medical care. The ability of healthcare workers in these settings to effectively manage paediatric emergencies is crucial for improving child health outcomes.

Objective: This study aimed to assess the determinants of skill levels in paediatric emergency management among primary healthcare workers in Zaria, Nigeria. This study underscores the critical need for targeted interventions to improve the skills of primary healthcare workers in managing paediatric emergencies in Zaria, Nigeria.

Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 139 randomly selected healthcare workers in Sabon Gari and Zaria Local Government Areas. Data were collected using a pre-tested questionnaire that included socio-demographic characteristics, work experience, and skills in managing paediatric emergencies. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 21. Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were employed to analyze the data. Results: The results revealed that healthcare workers in PHCs in Zaria exhibited varying levels of skills in managing paediatric emergencies. Several determinants were identified as influencing their skill levels. Healthcare workers with higher academic qualifications demonstrated significantly better skills in managing paediatric emergencies, suggesting that formal education plays a crucial role in developing the necessary competencies. While experience can be a valuable asset, the study did not find a strong association between years of experience and skill levels, indicating that experience alone is not sufficient for developing the necessary skills. Additional training and support may be required. The training and mentorship programs provide structured support and continuous learning opportunities, which are particularly beneficial in resource-limited settings. Healthcare workers who had received recent training or participated in continuing medical education (CME) programs related to paediatric emergency management tended to have higher skill levels, highlighting the importance of ongoing professional development.

Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that a combination of determinants influences the skill levels of primary healthcare workers in managing paediatric emergencies. While academic qualifications are important, ongoing training and access to resources are also essential. It is crucial to address these determinants through targeted interventions to improve the skills of healthcare workers and enhance the quality of care provided to children in need. This study underscores the critical need for targeted interventions to improve the skills of primary healthcare workers in managing paediatric emergencies in Zaria, Nigeria. By addressing factors such as academic qualifications, training, resource availability, and work environment, policymakers and healthcare providers can significantly enhance the quality of care provided to children in need.

 

Author (s) Details

Suberu PO
Cardiorespiratory Unit, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, United Kingdom.

 

Obohwemu KO
Department of Health, Wellbeing & Social Care, Global Banking School/Oxford Brookes University, Birmingham, United Kingdom and PENKUP Research Institute, Birmingham, United Kingdom.

 

Soyobi VY
Oni Memorial Children Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria and Riverside Nursing Home, Aberdeen, United Kingdom.

 

Yakpir MG
Department of Health, Wellbeing & Social Care, Global Banking School/Oxford Brookes University, Birmingham, United Kingdom.

 

Henry K
IBIC Change, London, United Kingdom.

 

Ndioho I
Department of Health Professions, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, United Kingdom.

 

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Post-Pandemic Social Determination of Healthcare Workers’ Health: Lessons and Challenges in Ecuador | Chapter 7 | Disease and Health: Research Developments Vol. 4

Background: The historical and structural dynamics that connect labor and health are examined from a critical perspective based on Latin American critical epidemiology. Critical epidemiology overcomes the restrictive notion of classical epidemiology that focuses on the health-disease phenomenon from “risk factors”, focusing on the influence of economic, social, and cultural models on workers' health.

Objective: Examine the social determination of health in the healthcare community, considering working conditions and their effects during and after the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in Ecuador.

Methods: A cross-sectional study from April 2020 to December 2021 that includes data from 2398 healthcare workers at Carlos Andrade Marín Hospital in Quito, Ecuador, tested for the COVID-19 virus.

Results: The social determinants of health in the healthcare collective were examined in this research along with their link to working conditions at a public hospital in Ecuador following the COVID-19 pandemic. We found that women made up 73% of the healthcare workforce. COVID-19 infected 50% of the hospital's medical personnel during the study period, and 20% acquired the virus again. The most frequently affected direct exposure groups were nursing assistants (55%) and nurses (61%).

Discussion: The link between work and health in an all-encompassing interpretative framework was reconsidered, considering historical processes about the standard lifestyle forced on employees (labor, consumption, gender, cultural relations, social supports, and organizational settings).

Conclusion: This study challenges the dominant and reductionist paradigm of exposure and risk factors operating independently and examines how workers' health is affected by harmful influences and deterioration in a dialectical process across general, specific, and individual dimensions.

 

Author (s) Details

Juan Pablo Velasco Moncayo
Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar, Quito, Ecuador.

Lucy Baldeón Rojas
Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad, Central del Ecuador, Quito, Ecuador and Instituto de Investigación en Biomedicina, Universidad Central del Ecuador, Ecuador.

 

Jorge Perez-Galarza
Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad, Central del Ecuador, Quito, Ecuador, Instituto de Investigación en Biomedicina, Universidad Central del Ecuador, Ecuador and Epidemiology Department, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands.

 

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Prevalence, Demographic and Non-Demographic Risk Factors of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Healthcare Workers in Five Referral Hospitals in the City of Douala, Cameroon: A Cross Sectional Study | Chapter 9 | Advanced Concepts in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 11

 Installation: Recent investigations desire that environmental, psychosocial, non-distinguishing job stressors such as work encumber, and shift work could have a negative influence on the musculoskeletal structures of healthcare workers leading work-accompanying musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs). This study investigated the predominance and risk factors of WRMSDs among Healthcare peasants in five reference clinics in the City of Douala-Cameroon.Methods: A cross-sectional study was attended in 2022 among 561 healthcare traders working in five reference clinics in the city of Douala, Cameroon. Participants were picked using a convenient savoring technique. Data were calm with organized questionnaires; data on the demographics and risk determinants were collected utilizing a well-designed questionnaire while guess of the prevalence of WRMSDs was accomplished using the Modified Nordic inquiry. The collected dossier was then cleaned and resolved with the help of SPSS translation 26 and as well as confidence break calculator to reckon confidence intervals and probability ratios. Chi-square test was used to judge associations inside groups and multivariate logistic regression was done to judge the risk factors guide WRMSDs.Results: The overall prevalence rate of WRMSDs among healthcare laborers in Douala hospitals was 83.4% (468/561). The predominance per professional groups was as follows: 88.8% (71) for  Medical Workshop Scientists (MLS), 81.9% (289) for nurses, 80.8% (21) for Physiotherapists (PT) and 78.8% (41) for Healing Doctors (MD). There was a significant dissimilarity (X2 = 17.651; p = 0.001) in the prevalence of WRMSDs concerning place of work where healthcare workers from HLD written the highest predominance 89.9% (133/561), while Healthcare workers form NBDH where 3 occasions less likely (AOR = 2.91; 95% CI: 1.32-6.41; p = 0.001) to have WRMSDS than the other emergency rooms. With respect to body domain, the highest prevalence of WRMSDs was written on the lower back, 58.8% (330/561) with rude at the elbows 11.2 % (63/561).The age group 30 to 39 years was considerably associated with WRMSDs at level of the jostle (p = 0.002), upper back (p = 0.019), elbows (p < 0.001), knees (p = 0.006) and ankle/extremities (p = 0.047). Working on the alike position (AOR = 2.90; 95% CI = 1.74-4.83; P = 0.001), working with quivering objects (AOR = 1.94; 95% CI = 1.10-3.40; P = 0.022) and job stress (AOR = 1.91; 95% CI = 1.14-3.20; P = 0.014) were non-mathematical risk factors associated with WRMSDs.Decision: The general predominance of WRMSDs among healthcare workers in Douala emergency rooms was high. The predominance of WRMSDs is highest among MLS and nurses and ultimate affected body parts are; lower back, narrow connector and upper back. Occupied on the same posture, working accompanying vibrating objects, difficult job, and repetitive tasks were the big risk factors mixed to WRMSDs among healthcare workers in Douala nursing homes. Improving the occupied conditions, increase in staff, raised financial and legislative motivation may be key remedies to lower the prevalence of WRMSDs with healthcare workers in Douala-Cameroon hospitals.

Author(s) Details:

Meh Kum Basil,
Department of Animal Biology and Conservation, Faculty of Science, University of Buea, Cameroon.

Bopda Mtopi Orélien Sylvain,
Department of Animal Biology and Conservation, Faculty of Science, University of Buea, Cameroon.

Mekoulou Ndongo Jerson,
Physiology and Medicine of Physical Activities and Sports Unit, Faculty of Sciences, University of Douala, Cameroon.

Franklin Chu Buh,
Department of Animal Biology and Conservation, Faculty of Science, University of Buea, Cameroon.

Bika Léle Claude Elysée,
Physiology and Medicine of Physical Activities and Sports Unit, Faculty of Sciences, University of Douala, Cameroon.

Ayina Ayina Clarisse Noël,
Physiology and Medicine of Physical Activities and Sports Unit, Faculty of Sciences, University of Douala, Cameroon.

Assomo Ndemba Peguy Brice,
Physiology and Medicine of Physical Activities and Sports Unit, Faculty of Sciences, University of Douala, Cameroon and Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé I, Cameroon.

Bongue Bienvenu,
INSERM, UMR 1059, SAINBIOSE, Jean Monnet University, Saint Etienne, France.

Mandengue Samuel Honoré,
Physiology and Medicine of Physical Activities and Sports Unit, Faculty of Sciences, University of Douala, Cameroon.

Emmanuel Sako Haddison,
Director of District Hospital Bangangte, Cameroon.

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Knowledge of Hand Hygiene among Health Care Workers of Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital, Thimphu, Bhutan | Chapter 13 | Research Highlights in Disease and Health Research Vol. 8

 This phase aimed to evaluate the compliance and the level of information of the health care laborers (HCWs) on Proper hand cleanliness (HH) at the apex hospital connected with university in Bhutan. The healthcare-associated contaminations are the most frequent danger to patient safety globally.This study contained 565 HCWs employed at Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH). The level of HH information was assessed utilizing self-administered organized questionnaires, while HH compliance was determined through observation utilizing WHO standardized checklists. The information of HH was assessed from a total of 565 shareholders (nurses, 57.7%; technicians/technologists, 17.3%; doctors, 10.3%; and support personnel, 9.2%), and 1102 event were observed to evaluate 380 people' agreement with HH (answer rate, 68.34%).  Of the total 1102 observations, 20.5% acted HH by application of intoxicating-based hand rub, 12.9% secondhand soap and water, while 66.6% misplaced or did not act HH; HH compliance rate endured at 33.5%. 76% of the participants bewitched a moderate to low level of information about HH; overall knowledge about HH was at a moderate level (M = 7.31, SD = 1.95).In this study public, the overall HH compliance rate was driven to be below normal. This study's findings about reduced compliance rates and a lack of understanding of HH practices are distressing, and they highlight the need to restore HH practices at all levels.

Author(s) Details:

Chhimi Lhamo,
Nursing Superintendent and Infection Control Focal of the Hospital, JDWNRH, Thimphu, Bhutan.

Gyan Prasad Bajgai,
Oral Medicine Specialist and Infection Control Focal of the Dental Department, JDWNRH, Thimphu, Bhutan.

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Healthcare Workers Infected with COVID-19 in a Tertiary Care Center, Kerala, India | Chapter 10 | Research Highlights in Disease and Health Research Vol. 8

This study names the characteristics of healthcare laborers who tested beneficial for COVID-19 in a tertiary care clinic in India. Healthcare workers (HCW) are at high risk of gaining infections all along novel disease outbreaks, especially before the broadcast dynamics are sufficiently outlined. Therefore, it is detracting to investigate the prevalence and risk determinants among HCWs. A explanatory cross-sectional study was conducted middle from two points 22 July 2020 and 31 January 2021 in a 900-bed tertiary clinic in South Kerala, India. The study was conducted among HCWs from a after second care centre with a honest-time polymerase vicious circle (RT-PCR) test positive for COVID-19 on a nasopharyngeal swab. All healthcare laborers with rooted SARS-CoV-2 infections were contacted over the phone to collect dossier regarding their probable beginning of contact, usage of  individual  protective supplies,and clinical course. Their treatment annals was extracted utilizing electronic health records. During the study ending, 192 HCWs were RT-PCR positive for COVID-19.The mean age of the study members was 34.01 years. Among the infected, 23.4% were male clerks, while the remaining 76.6% were female members. Nurses were most commonly damaged (36.5%), followed by doctors (22.9%) and housekeeping stick (15.6%). Healthcare workers happening an increased risk of COVID-19 infection not only on account of their close contact with very infectious patients,but more through exposure to undiagnosed or subclinical spreading cases.Protection of HCWs from infection is fault-finding for the resilience of the health plan now burdened with facing a main pandemic like COVID-19. Infected HCWs collected the infection from the hospital in 73.4% of cases,while 38.6% had direct trade patients or associates. Ensuring the willingness of health care peasants to work in named COVID-19 wards is essential. Trust in being protected is the most forceful factor influencing the ambition of health peasants during a pandemic. HCWs are at raised risk of healthcare-associated contaminations due to the frontline nature of their work.

Author(s) Details:

Sahya S. Dev,
Department of Community Medicine, P. K. Das Institute of Medical Sciences, Vanniyamkulam, Kerala, India.

Joe Abraham,
Department of Community Medicine, Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India.

Abraham Varghese V.,
Department of General Medicine, Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India.

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The Effects of Covid-19 on Healthcare Workers and Requirement for Occupational Healthcare | Chapter 11 | New Advances in Medicine and Medical Science Vol. 3

 Health-care employees are crucial to any well-being-care system. During the ongoing COVID-19 universal, health-care traders are at a substantially increased risk of flattering infected with harsh acute respiratory condition coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The essentials of a viable Occupational Health Service inside the healthcare system fundamentally involve two critical elements – a clinical service and an supervisory occupational health government / policy structure. Health-care peasants could acquire SARS-CoV-2 working through direct or indirect contact with contaminated patients or different health-care workers, or on account of ongoing community broadcast. Community transmission of SARS-CoV-2 is targeted by community health measures, whereas infection by patient or fitness-care worker contact is primarily gave by facility-located infection prevention and control measures. Available counseling can become rapidly inappropriate when the situation at the frontline of health-care transmittal is continuously changing. Therefore broad approvals need to be interpreted into locally applicable and sensible solutions.

Author(s) Details:

Yuke Tien Fong,
Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Div of Medicine, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore.

W. Y. Jonathan Lam,
Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Div of Medicine, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore.

Chua Yeow Leng,
Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Div of Medicine, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore.

Tay Boon Keng,
Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Div of Medicine, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore.

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Effect of COVID-19 on the Mental Health of Healthcare Workers | Chapter 18 | Issues and Developments in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 2

 Background: As the COVID-19 epidemic continues to spread across the globe, healthcare workers (HCW) who care for patients are being affected mentally. Fear of catching the disease and spreading it to their family members, particularly their elderly parents and those with underlying medical concerns, leaves them vulnerable to stress and worry. The purpose of this study is to determine the psychological impact on HCWs as well as the psychosocial help they got.

From December 2019 to June 2021, we searched PubMed, Google Scholar, and Embase for 376 studies on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on HCW mental health. 325 studies were ruled out based on our inclusion criteria. The eligibility of 51 full-text articles was determined. There were 19,232 HCW reported in 9 articles that fit our criterion and eligibility requirements, with 75.2 percent of the research participants being women.

High levels of stress, hypervigilance, weariness, sleep issues, PTSD symptoms, poor concentration, sadness, anxiety, burnout, emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, suicide and self-harm ideations, and somatic symptoms were reported by study participants as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Counseling and psychotherapy-based sessions on stress adaption, onsite mindfulness-based crisis intervention, an online version of the emotional freedom technique, and an effort-reward system are among the psychological services supplied to HCW.

Conclusion: Our review indicated that a variety of interventions were successful in reducing psychological stress among HCWs. These interventions should be considered as part of the help offered to HCWs who are experiencing psychosocial difficulties.

Author(S) Details

Consolata Uzzi
Columbus Specialty Hospital, 495 N 13th Street Newark, NJ, 07107, USA.

Bolaji Yoade
Interfaith Medical Center, 1545 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn NY 11213, USA.

Victoria Iyanu Olateju
Medstar Harbor Hospital, 3001 S. Hanover St, Baltimore, Maryland 21225, USA.

Mary Olowere
Oak Hospital, 191 Lagos Ikorodu Express Road, Agric-ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria.

Gibson Anugwom
Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, 2801 Gessner Rd, Houston, Tx 7780, USA.

Mathew Owolabi
Children’s National Hospital, 111 Michigan Ave NW, Washington, DC 21225, USA.

Alexsandra Urhi
Department of Mental Health, Federal Medical Center, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria.

Hafiz Olatunde
Jydes Family Clinic, 3550 Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30005, Georgia.

Fasina Feyikemi
University of Lagos, College of Medicine, Lagos, Nigeria.

Oluwafemi Akinbode
American Family Care, 464 Eagle Rock Ave West Orange, NJ 07052, USA.

Dolly Ogwu
Saint James Medical Center, 5987 Mableton Pkwy SW, Mableton, GA 30126, Georgia.

Funso Oladunjoye
Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA.


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