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ArticleFrontiers in public health2022

Personal protective equipment (PPE) related adverse skin reactions among healthcare workers at the main COVID-19 isolation center in Barbados.

Ambadasu Bharatha, Kandamaran Krishnamurthy, Damian Cohall, Sayeeda Rahman, Corey A Forde, Rhea Corbin-Harte, Nkemcho Ojeh, Russell Kabir, Ali Davod Parsa, Ahbab Mohammad Fazle Rabbi and 1 more

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Article in Frontiers in public health, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors at 4 institutions in 3 countries.

Ambadasu BharathaFaculty of Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Bridgetown, Barbados.
Kandamaran KrishnamurthyPICU Consultant, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Bridgetown, Barbados.
Damian CohallFaculty of Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Bridgetown, Barbados.
Sayeeda RahmanAmerican University of Integrative Sciences, School of Medicine, Bridgetown, Barbados.
Corey A FordeInfection Prevention and Control/Infectious Diseases Programs, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Bridgetown, Barbados.
Rhea Corbin-HarteIsolation Facilities Client Relations and Activities, Bridgetown, Barbados.
Nkemcho OjehFaculty of Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Bridgetown, Barbados.
Russell KabirFaculty of Health Education, Medicine and Social Care, Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford, United Kingdom.
Ali Davod ParsaFaculty of Health, Education, Medicine and Social Care, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Ahbab Mohammad Fazle RabbiDepartment of Population Sciences, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Md Anwarul Azim MajumderFaculty of Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Bridgetown, Barbados.
University of the West Indies · BBAnglia Ruskin University · GBQueen Elizabeth Hospital · BBUniversity of Dhaka · BD

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) reduces the risk of transmission of infectious agents significantly among healthcare workers (HCWs). The study aimed to investigate the prevalence and characteristics of PPE-related adverse skin reactions among HCWs working at the main COVID-19 isolation center in Barbados. Methods: A cross-sectional web-based online survey was conducted during April to June 2021 which recorded demographic information, details of PPE use and adverse skin reactions including severity and duration of onset of symptoms. Results: Most of the respondents used PPE for consecutive days (77.9%), 1-6 h/day (59.2%), and more than a year (62.5%). Fewer than half of the participants (45.6%) experienced adverse skin reactions from the use of PPE. The reactions were mostly observed in the cheeks (40.4%) and nose bridges (35.6%). Females had more reactions than their male counterparts ( Conclusion: The PPE-related skin reactions were common among HCWs which mainly occurred due to prolonged use. Preventive measures inclusive of appropriate training of HCWs on the use of PPE are recommended to minimize these adverse events.

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COVID-19Personal Protective EquipmentBarbadosCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHealth PersonnelHumansInfectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-ProfessionalMaleSARS-CoV-2adverse skin reactionsBarbadosCOVID-19healthcare workersPPE

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PMID36304246
PMCPMC9592812
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