scholarly journals Determinants of rural Australian primary health care worker retention: A synthesis of key evidence and implications for policymaking

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah J. Russell ◽  
Matthew R. McGrail ◽  
John S. Humphreys
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Health Care Worker ◽  
Primary Health Care Worker ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Care Worker

Primary school teacher as a primary health care worker

1990 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-80
Author(s):  
Sushila Nayar ◽  
Darshan Singh ◽  
N. Pralhad Rao ◽  
D. Roy Choudhury
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Health Care Worker ◽  
School Teacher ◽  
Primary School Teacher ◽  
Primary Health Care Worker ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Care Worker

scholarly journals Persistence and baseline determinants of seropositivity in health care workers up to nine months after COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlota Dobaño ◽  
Anna Ramirez ◽  
Selena Alonso ◽  
Josep Vidal-Alaball ◽  
Gemma Ruiz-Olalla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Health Care Worker ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Antibody Responses ◽  
Primary Health Care Worker ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Antibody Levels ◽  
Care Worker

Abstract We determined the duration and baseline determinants of antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 up to nine months after COVID-19 symptoms onset in 173 primary health care worker patients from Spain. Seropositivity to SARS-CoV-2 spike and RBD antigens was 92.49% (60.69% IgM, 76.3% IgA, 90.17% IgG), with four suspected reinfection cases. Antibody levels significantly correlated with fever, hospitalization, anosmia/hypogeusia, allergies, smoking and occupation, and persisted 149-270 days in this cohort of patients

scholarly journals Persistence and baseline determinants of seropositivity and reinfection rates in health care workers up to 12.5 months after COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlota Dobaño ◽  
Anna Ramirez ◽  
Selena Alonso ◽  
Josep Vidal-Alaball ◽  
Gemma Ruiz-Olalla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Antibody Responses ◽  
First Episode ◽  
Primary Health Care Worker ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Passive Case Detection ◽  
Antibody Levels ◽  
Care Worker

Abstract We assessed the duration and baseline determinants of antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 spike antigens and the occurrence of reinfections in a prospective cohort of 173 Spanish primary health care worker patients followed up initially for nine months and subsequently up to 12.5 months after COVID-19 symptoms onset. Seropositivity to SARS-CoV-2 spike and receptor binding domain antigens up to 149-270 days was 92.49% (90.17% IgG, 76.3% IgA, 60.69% IgM). In a subset of 64 health care workers who had not yet been vaccinated by April 2021, seropositivity was 96.88% (95.31% IgG, 82.81% IgA) up to 322-379 days post symptoms onset. There were four suspected reinfections detected by passive case detection, two among seronegative individuals (five and seven months after the first episode), and one low antibody responder. Antibody levels significantly correlated with fever, hospitalization, anosmia/hypogeusia, allergies, smoking and occupation. Stable sustainment of IgG responses raises hope for long-lasting COVID-19 vaccine immunity.

scholarly journals Persistence and baseline determinants of seropositivity and reinfection rates in health care workers up to 12.5 months after COVID-19

BMC Medicine ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlota Dobaño ◽  
Anna Ramírez-Morros ◽  
Selena Alonso ◽  
Josep Vidal-Alaball ◽  
Gemma Ruiz-Olalla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Antibody Responses ◽  
First Episode ◽  
Primary Health Care Worker ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Passive Case Detection ◽  
Antibody Levels ◽  
Care Worker

AbstractWe assessed the duration and baseline determinants of antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 spike antigens and the occurrence of reinfections in a prospective cohort of 173 Spanish primary health care worker patients followed initially for 9 months and subsequently up to 12.5 months after COVID-19 symptoms onset. Seropositivity to SARS-CoV-2 spike and receptor-binding domain antigens up to 149–270 days was 92.49% (90.17% IgG, 76.3% IgA, 60.69% IgM). In a subset of 64 health care workers who had not yet been vaccinated by April 2021, seropositivity was 96.88% (95.31% IgG, 82.81% IgA) up to 322–379 days post symptoms onset. Four suspected reinfections were detected by passive case detection, two among seronegative individuals (5 and 7 months after the first episode), and one low antibody responder. Antibody levels significantly correlated with fever, hospitalization, anosmia/hypogeusia, allergies, smoking, and occupation. Stable sustainment of IgG responses raises hope for long-lasting COVID-19 vaccine immunity.

scholarly journals Improving eye care in the primary health care setting

Curationis ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M De Wet ◽  
L Ackermann
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Eye Care ◽  
Primary Health Care Worker ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Service Training

One of the challenges facing primary health care in South Africa is the delivery of quality eye care to all South Africans. In this regard the role of the primary health care worker, as the first point of contact, is crucial. This paper reports on the problems primary health care workers experience in providing quality eye care in Region B of the Free State. Problems identified by those involved in the study include the cumbersome referral system, the unavailability of appropriate medicine at clinics, the insufficient knowledge of primary health care workers regarding eye conditions and the lack of communication between the various eye care service providers. Suggestions to address the problems identified included more in-service training of primary health care workers regarding eye conditions, liaison with NGO’s providing eye care, decentralisation of services and the establishment of an eye care committee in the region.

Engaging primary health care workers in drug and alcohol and mental health interventions: challenges for service delivery in rural and remote Australia

2010 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 311 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julaine Allan
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Alcohol Treatment ◽  
Harm Minimisation ◽  
Primary Health Care Worker ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Drug And Alcohol Treatment ◽  
Drug And Alcohol

Access to drug and alcohol treatment services is a particularly salient issue for Australia. The nation is paying considerable attention to risky drug and alcohol use. Indigenous Australians are particularly concerned about drug and alcohol related harms in their communities. Access to treatment is the most effective way of reducing drug related harm for disadvantaged populations. Primary health care is the optimal site for delivering drug and alcohol treatment. Semi-structured in-depth interviews with 47 primary health care, drug and alcohol and other health and welfare workers in rural and remote locations were conducted. Thematic analysis of interview data identified divergent perspectives according to a participant’s work role about drug and alcohol treatment, client needs and problems and service delivery approaches. Primary health care workers were conceptualised as locals. They tended to perceive that drug and alcohol interventions should quickly prevent individuals from on-going problematic use. Drug and alcohol workers were conceptualised as insiders. Most did not have knowledge or experience of the primary health care setting. Therefore they could not assist primary health care workers to integrate drug and alcohol interventions into their interactions with clients. Professional and organisational barriers constrain the primary health care worker role and limit the application of specialist interventions. Drug and alcohol work is only one of many competing demands in the primary health setting. The lack of understanding of the primary health care worker role and responsibilities is the most significant barrier to implementing specialist interventions in this role. Primary health care workers’ perceptions of substance misuse are more consistent with the individual moral or personal deficit philosophy of drug and alcohol treatment than harm minimisation approaches. This is a challenge for a specialist agency that is promoting harm minimisation and an adaptive approach to treatment within the primary care setting. Building the capacity of primary health care workers to do more varied tasks requires a good understanding of the pragmatic and practical realities of their day to day practice and the philosophies that underpin these.

Non-Fatal Deliberate Self-Harm in Three Remote Indigenous Communities in Far North Queensland, Australia

Crisis ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (6) ◽  
pp. 422-428 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris Rouen ◽  
Alan R. Clough ◽  
Caryn West
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Indigenous Australians ◽  
Deliberate Self Harm ◽  
Health Care Center ◽  
Far North ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Self Harm

Abstract. Background: Indigenous Australians experience a suicide rate over twice that of the general population. With nonfatal deliberate self-harm (DSH) being the single most important risk factor for suicide, characterizing the incidence and repetition of DSH in this population is essential. Aims: To investigate the incidence and repetition of DSH in three remote Indigenous communities in Far North Queensland, Australia. Method: DSH presentation data at a primary health-care center in each community were analyzed over a 6-year period from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2011. Results: A DSH presentation rate of 1,638 per 100,000 population was found within the communities. Rates were higher in age groups 15–24 and 25–34, varied between communities, and were not significantly different between genders; 60% of DSH repetitions occurred within 6 months of an earlier episode. Of the 227 DSH presentations, 32% involved hanging. Limitations: This study was based on a subset of a larger dataset not specifically designed for DSH data collection and assesses the subset of the communities that presented to the primary health-care centers. Conclusion: A dedicated DSH monitoring study is required to provide a better understanding of DSH in these communities and to inform early intervention strategies.

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