scholarly journals Prevalence of Influenza A (H1N1) Seropositivity in Unvaccinated Healthcare Workers in Scotland at the Height of the Global Pandemic

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kate Smith ◽  
Pamela Warner ◽  
Linda J. Williams ◽  
Walt E. Adamson ◽  
S. Vittal Katikireddi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Influenza A ◽  
Great Majority ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Percentage Points ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Influenza A H1n1 ◽  
The Uk

Background. We set out to identify the level of previous exposure to influenza A (H1N1) in unvaccinated healthcare workers (HCWs) at the peak of the pandemic outbreak in the UK, with control samples collected prior to the outbreak.Methods. Cross-sectional study (seroprevalence assessed before and at pandemic peak, with questionnaire data collected at peak of outbreak) in HCWs in Scotland.Results. The prevalence of seropositivity in 493 HCWs at pandemic peak was 10.3%, which was higher than the prepandemic level by 3.7 percentage points (95% CI 0.3% to 7.3%,P=0.048). Seropositivity rates for frontline and nonfrontline HCWs were similar.Conclusion. At pandemic peak, only 10.3% of HCWs were seropositive for influenza A (H1N1), so the great majority were still susceptible to infection at the introduction of the vaccination programme. Few studies have reported on seroprevalence in unvaccinated and asymptomatic participants, so our findings may have relevance to the wider population.

scholarly journals Situational Awareness and Health Protective Responses to Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) in Hong Kong: A Cross-Sectional Study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 5 (10) ◽  
pp. e13350 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiuyan Liao ◽  
Benjamin Cowling ◽  
Wing Tak Lam ◽  
Man Wai Ng ◽  
Richard Fielding
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Pandemic Influenza ◽  
Influenza A ◽  
Situational Awareness ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Influenza A H1n1

scholarly journals A Study on Awareness, Attitude and Myths Regarding Swine Flu Pandemic in Rural Communities of Coastal Karnataka: A Cross- Sectional Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 07 (01) ◽  
pp. 040-044
Author(s):  
Vinu E. ◽  
Sanjay Kini ◽  
Sanjeev Badiger ◽  
N. Udaya Kiran
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Influenza A ◽  
Influenza Pandemic ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Swine Flu ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Common People ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Influenza A H1n1 ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Abstract Introduction: Swine flu being a dreadful disease, without an ounce of doubt, has caused a major fear among the common people of India across various strata of the society. In global terms, India was one of the most affected countries in terms of magnitude of cases and deaths of swine flu (influenza A H1N1) during the 2009 influenza pandemic which caused a lot of public hype and panic. Objectives: To study the awareness, attitude and myths regarding swine flu pandemic in a rural community of coastal Karnataka Methodology: A cross sectional study was conducted in rural field practice area of the department of community medicine of K.S Hegde Medical Academy during the year 2015, using a pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire, consisting of details on socio-demographic factors, awareness and attitude about swine flu. Results: A total of 365 subjects were interviewed using a pretested semi-structured questionnaire. 67.3 % of the subjects were aware about swine flu, tele-media being the major source of information. Among those who were aware about swine flu, 35.3% of subjects knew about the preventive measures. Conclusion: There is a need to build strategies to create more awareness about swine flu pandemic through effective mass media which is vital for containing the pandemic.

scholarly journals 190 Determinants of Psychological Well-Being in Healthcare Workers During the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Multinational Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
E T Goh ◽  
M Denning ◽  
S Purkayastha ◽  
J Kinross
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Safety Attitudes ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Introduction The Covid-19 pandemic has placed unprecedented pressures on healthcare systems globally, impacting working conditions, safety attitudes and the psychological well-being of healthcare workers. This cross-sectional study explores the prevalence and predictors of anxiety/depression amongst healthcare workers in the UK, Singapore, and Poland. Method From 22 March to 18 June 2020, healthcare workers from the UK, Singapore and Poland were invited to complete a self-administered questionnaire on psychological well-being. Anxiety and depression were measured using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Other components of the questionnaire include demographic information, Safety Attitudes Questionnaire (SAQ) measuring safety culture and the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI) to measure burnout. Multivariate logistic regression was used to determine predictors of anxiety and depression. Results Of 3537 healthcare workers who participated in the study, 701 (20%) screened positive for anxiety and 389 (11%) for depression. Significant predictors of depression and anxiety include low SAQ score, nursing role, redeployment, burnout, and depression. There was significant overlap between anxiety and depression. The doctor role was protective. Conclusions Our findings demonstrate a significant burden of anxiety and depression amongst healthcare workers during Covid-19. These findings highlight the impact of Covid-19 on psychological well-being and suggests which groups would benefit from targeted support.

scholarly journals Pandemic Influenza (A/H1N1) Vaccine Uptake among French Private General Practitioners: A Cross Sectional Study in 2010

PLoS ONE ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. e41837 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pierre Verger ◽  
Rémi Flicoteaux ◽  
Michael Schwarzinger ◽  
Luis Sagaon-Teyssier ◽  
Patrick Peretti-Watel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Practitioners ◽  
Pandemic Influenza ◽  
Influenza A ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vaccine Uptake ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
H1n1 Vaccine ◽  
Influenza A H1n1

scholarly journals Working while sick in context of regional unemployment: a Europe-wide cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
pp. jech-2020-214888
Author(s):  
Marvin Reuter ◽  
Nico Dragano ◽  
Morten Wahrendorf
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Unemployment ◽  
Regional Unemployment ◽  
Percentage Points ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Multi Level ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms

BackgroundResearch suggests that areas with high unemployment have lower rates of sickness absence, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. One assumption is that when unemployment is high people are more likely to work while being sick (discipline hypothesis). Against this background, we investigate the association between regional unemployment and sickness presenteeism. Second, we study interactions with factors of occupational disadvantage.MethodsWe combined survey data of 20 974 employees collected 2015 in 232 regions from 35 European countries with data on regional unemployment rates obtained from Eurostat. Presenteeism was assessed by the fraction of days worked while ill among all days with illness (presenteeism propensity). To investigate if unemployment was related to presenteeism, we estimated multi-level models (individuals nested in regions) that were adjusted for socio-demographic and occupational covariates to account for compositional differences of the regions.ResultsThe mean presenteeism propensity was 34.8 (SD 40.4), indicating that workers chose presenteeism in 1 out of 3 days with sickness. We found that a change in unemployment by +10 percentage points was associated with a change in presenteeism by +5 percentage points (95% CI 1.2 to 8.6). This relationship was more pronounced among workers with low salary, low skill-level, and industrial and healthcare workers.ConclusionOur results support the assumption that high unemployment elevates presenteeism, and that people in disadvantaged occupations are particularly affected. Policies managing presenteeism should consider the labour market context, particularly during the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting the Acceptance of Pandemic Influenza A H1N1 Vaccine amongst Essential Service Providers: A Cross Sectional Study

Vaccines ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alice Beattie ◽  
Katie Palmer ◽  
Emily Rees ◽  
Zoe Riddell ◽  
Charlotte Roberts ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pandemic Influenza ◽  
Influenza A ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
H1n1 Vaccine ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Influenza A H1n1 ◽  
Essential Service
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