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ArticleInfection, disease & health2023

Adverse effects of personnel protective equipment among first line COVID-19 healthcare professionals: A survey in Southern Tunisia.

Mouna Baklouti, Houda Ben Ayed, Hanen Maamri, Nouha Ketata, Firas Rhila, Sourour Yaich, Raouf Karray, Jihene Jdidi, Yosra Mejdoub, Mondher Kassis and 2 more

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Article in Infection, disease & health, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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12 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Mouna BakloutiPreventive Medicine and Hygiene Department, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia. Electronic address: mouna.baklouti92@gmail.com.
Houda Ben AyedPreventive Medicine and Hygiene Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.
Hanen MaamriCommunity Health and Epidemiology Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.
Nouha KetataPreventive Medicine and Hygiene Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.
Firas RhilaPreventive Medicine and Hygiene Department, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.
Sourour YaichCommunity Health and Epidemiology Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.
Raouf KarrayCommunity Health and Epidemiology Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.
Jihene JdidiCommunity Health and Epidemiology Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.
Yosra MejdoubCommunity Health and Epidemiology Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.
Mondher KassisPreventive Medicine and Hygiene Department, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.
Habib FekiPreventive Medicine and Hygiene Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.
Jamel DammakCommunity Health and Epidemiology Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.
University of Sfax · TNHopital Universitaire Hedi Chaker · TN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHealth care professionals (HCP) were obliged to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) during pandemic in order to minimize the risk of transmission of the emerging virus. The objective of the study was to estimate the prevalence of adverse effects related to the wear of PPE among HCP and to determinate their predictive factors.

methodsThis was a cross-sectional study including a representative sample of 300 randomized HCP at Hedi Chaker University Hospital Sfax, Tunisia, during the period August-September 2021. Data collection was carried out by an anonymous self-administered questionnaire.

resultsPPE related adverse effects were noted among 87 HCP with a prevalence of 57.2%. Multivariate analysis showed that factors independently associated with PPE adverse effects were female gender (Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) = 1.8; p = 0.048), chronic diseases (AOR = 0.29; p = 0.001) and previous infection with COVID-19 (AOR = 0.46; p = 0.004). Frequent use of bleach or other disinfection product without protection and use of hot water at work were independently associated with a high risk of adverse effects ((AOR = 2.22; p = 0.003) and (AOR = 2.83; p = 0.005), respectively). Similarly, a duration of use of PPE>4 h per day (AOR = 1.98; p = 0.039), as well as use of visors and/or glasses (AOR = 1.84; p = 0.045) were independently associated with PPE related adverse effects.

conclusionThe prevalence of adverse effects related to the wear of PPE was alarmingly high among HCP. Multiple risk factors were highlighted, notably professional aspects. Adequate and repetitive training for caregivers on the correct use of PPE remain essential to manage this problem.

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COVID-19Cross-Sectional StudiesDelivery of Health CareFemaleHealth PersonnelHumansInfectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-ProfessionalMalePersonal Protective EquipmentSurveys and QuestionnairesTunisiaAdverse effectsHealth care professionalsPersonal protective equipmentPredictive factorsPrevalence

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