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Risk of SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Hospital-Based Healthcare Workers in Thailand at Myanmar Border, 2022.

Narumol Sawanpanyalert, Nuttagarn Chuenchom, Meng-Yu Chen, Peangpim Tantilipikara, Suchin Chunwimaleung, Tussanee Nuankum, Yuthana Samanmit, Brett W Petersen, James D Heffelfinger, Emily Bloss and 2 more

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Narumol SawanpanyalertDepartment of Medical Services (DMS), Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), Nonthaburi 11000, Thailand.
Nuttagarn ChuenchomMae Sot General Hospital, Tak 63110, Thailand.
Meng-Yu ChenCenter for Vaccine Equity, The Task Force for Global Health, Decatur, GA 30030, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-7391-4581
Peangpim TantilipikaraDepartment of Medical Services (DMS), Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), Nonthaburi 11000, Thailand.
Suchin ChunwimaleungDivision of Global Health Protection (DGHP), Thailand MoPH-U.S. CDC Collaboration (TUC), Nonthaburi 11000, Thailand.
Tussanee NuankumMae Sot General Hospital, Tak 63110, Thailand.
Yuthana SamanmitDepartment of Medical Services (DMS), Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), Nonthaburi 11000, Thailand.
Brett W PetersenDivision of Global Health Protection (DGHP), Thailand MoPH-U.S. CDC Collaboration (TUC), Nonthaburi 11000, Thailand.
James D HeffelfingerDivision of Global Health Protection (DGHP), Thailand MoPH-U.S. CDC Collaboration (TUC), Nonthaburi 11000, Thailand.
Emily BlossDivision of Global Health Protection (DGHP), Thailand MoPH-U.S. CDC Collaboration (TUC), Nonthaburi 11000, Thailand.
Somsak ThamthitiwatDivision of Global Health Protection (DGHP), Thailand MoPH-U.S. CDC Collaboration (TUC), Nonthaburi 11000, Thailand.
Woradee LurchachaiwongDivision of Global Health Protection (DGHP), Thailand MoPH-U.S. CDC Collaboration (TUC), Nonthaburi 11000, Thailand.ORCID 0000-0002-5402-1849

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CGH CDC HHS U01 GH002084
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: This study examined risk factors for syndrome novel coronavirus 2 virus (SARS-CoV-2) infection and self-reported adherence to infection prevention and control (IPC) measures among healthcare workers (HCWs) at a hospital in Thailand near the Myanmar border. Methods: From March to July 2022, HCWs aged ≥ 18 with COVID-19 exposure at Mae Sot General Hospital completed a questionnaire on IPC adherence, training, and COVID-19 knowledge. Nasopharyngeal samples were collected bi-weekly for SARS-CoV-2 testing. A mobile application was used for real-time monitoring of daily symptoms and exposure risks. Chi-square, Fisher's exact tests, and log-binomial regression were performed to investigate association. Results: Out of 289 (96.3%) participants, 27 (9.9%) tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, with cough reported by 85.2% of cases. Nurse assistants (NAs) had a higher risk of infection (adjusted relative risk [aRR] 3.87; 95% CI: 0.96-15.6). Working in inpatient departments (aRR 2.37; 95% CI: 1.09-5.15) and COVID-19 wards (aRR 5.97; 95% CI: 1.32-26.9) was also associated with increased risk. While 81.7% reported consistent hand hygiene, 37% indicated inadequate IPC knowledge. Conclusions: HCWs, especially NAs and those in high-risk departments, should receive enhanced IPC training. Real-time digital monitoring tools can enhance data collection and HCW safety and are likely to be useful tools for supporting surveillance and data collection efforts.

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