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Activities and Perceived Risk of Transmission and Spread of SARS-CoV-2 among Specialists and Residents in a Third Level University Hospital in Spain.
Aranaz-Andrés, Jesús María; McGee-Laso, Amaranta; Galán, Juan Carlos; Cantón, Rafael; Mira, José.
  • Aranaz-Andrés JM; Servicio de Medicina Preventiva y Salud Pública, Hosital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, 28034 Madrid, Spain.
  • McGee-Laso A; Instituto Ramón y Cajal de Investigación Sanitaria (IRYCIS), 28034 Madrid, Spain.
  • Galán JC; Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Internacional de la Rioja, 26006 Logroño, Spain.
  • Cantón R; CIBER Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), 28034 Madrid, Spain.
  • Mira J; Servicio de Medicina Preventiva y Salud Pública, Hosital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, 28034 Madrid, Spain.
  • On Behalf Of The Team Of Work Covid-; CIBER Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), 28034 Madrid, Spain.
Int J Environ Res Public Health ; 18(6)2021 03 10.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1389361
ABSTRACT
This study aims to identify factors related with SARS-CoV-2 infection in physicians and internal residents during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic at a tertiary hospital in Spain, through a cross- sectional descriptive perception study with analytical components through two questionnaires directed at professionals working at the Ramon y Cajal University Hospital between February and April 2020. In total, 167 professionals formed the study group, and 156 professionals comprised the comparison group. Seventy percent of the professionals perceived a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE), while 40% perceived a shortage of hand sanitiser, although more than 70% said they used it properly. Soap was more available and had a higher percentage of correct use (73.6-79.5%) (p > 0.05). Hand hygiene was optimal in >70% of professionals according to all five WHO measurements. In the adjusted model (OR; CI95%), belonging to a high-risk specialty (4.45; 1.66-11.91) and the use of public transportation (3.27; 1.87-5.73) remained risk factors. Protective factors were changes of uniform (0.53; 0.32-0.90), sanitation of personal objects before the workday (0.55; 0.31-0.97), and the disinfection of shared material (0.34; 0.19-0.58). We cannot confirm that a shortage or misuse of PPE is a factor in the spread of SARS-CoV-2. Fears and assessments are similar in both groups, but we cannot causally relate them to the spread of infection. The perception of the area of risk is different in both groups, suggesting that more information and education for healthcare workers is needed.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 Type of study: Etiology study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: IJERPH18062838

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 Type of study: Etiology study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: IJERPH18062838