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Hospital factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection among healthcare personnel in Greece.
Maltezou, H C; Dedoukou, X; Tsonou, P; Tseroni, M; Raftopoulos, V; Pavli, A; Papadima, K; Chrysochoou, A; Randou, E; Adamis, G; Kostis, E; Pefanis, A; Gogos, C; Sipsas, N V.
  • Maltezou HC; Directorate of Research, Studies and Documentation, National Public Health Organization, Athens, Greece. Electronic address: helen-maltezou@ath.forthnet.gr.
  • Dedoukou X; National Public Health Organization, Athens, Greece.
  • Tsonou P; Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, Directorate of Non-Communicable Diseases, National Public Health Organization, Athens, Greece.
  • Tseroni M; Directorate of Epidemiological Surveillance and Interventions for Infectious Diseases, National Public Health Organization, Athens, Greece.
  • Raftopoulos V; Department of HIV Surveillance, National Public Health Organization, Athens, Greece.
  • Pavli A; Department of Travel Medicine, National Public Health Organization, Athens, Greece.
  • Papadima K; Directorate of Epidemiological Surveillance and Interventions for Infectious Diseases, National Public Health Organization, Athens, Greece.
  • Chrysochoou A; Emergency Department, General Hospital of Kastoria, Kastoria, Greece.
  • Randou E; Department of Internal Medicine, General Hospital of Kozani, Kozani, Greece.
  • Adamis G; First Department of Internal Medicine - Infectious Diseases Unit, Gennimatas General Hospital, Athens, Greece.
  • Kostis E; Therapeutic Clinic, Alexandra General Hospital, Athens, Greece.
  • Pefanis A; First Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases Department, 'Sotiria' General and Chest Diseases Hospital of Athens, Athens, Greece.
  • Gogos C; Department of Internal Medicine, University of Patras Medical School, Patras, Greece.
  • Sipsas NV; Pathophysiology Department, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
J Hosp Infect ; 109: 40-43, 2021 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1149293
ABSTRACT
Healthcare workers (HCWs) have been recognized as a high-risk group for infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). This study estimated their risk of infection based on hospital characteristics. Factors significantly associated with increased risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection were working in a non-referral hospital compared with a coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) referral hospital, working in a hospital with a high number of employees, and working in a hospital with an increased number of patients with COVID-19. This study revealed gaps in infection control in the non-referral hospitals. There is an urgent need for continuous training in infection control practices. Compliance of HCWs with the use of personal protective equipment should also be addressed.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Infection Control / Health Personnel / COVID-19 / Hospitals Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: J Hosp Infect Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Infection Control / Health Personnel / COVID-19 / Hospitals Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: J Hosp Infect Year: 2021 Document Type: Article