Infection Control among Healthcare Providers at Umm Al Qura University Medical Center, Makkah, Saudi Arabia : A Cross - Sectional Study = مكافحة العدوى بين مقدمي الرعاية الصحية في المركز الطبي لجامعة أم القرى، مكة، المملكة العربية السعودية : دراسة مستعرضة

2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 515-529
Author(s):  
Mohamed O. Nour ◽  
Khalil Mohamed ◽  
Amel Al Bishi
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Mental Health Outcomes of Healthcare Providers During COVID-19 Pandemic in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sultana A. Alhurishi ◽  
Khalid M. Almutairi ◽  
Jason M. Vinluan ◽  
Ahmad E. Aboshaiqah ◽  
Mohammed A. Marie
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Event Scale ◽  
Increased Risk

Objective: In this descriptive cross-sectional study we aimed, to assess the level of depression, anxiety, insomnia and distress symptoms experienced by healthcare providers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia.Methods: All healthcare providers currently working in different hospitals were invited to participate in this study. Data gathering started in March 2020 to May 2020. The participants answered a five-part questionnaire which includes demographic data, a 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire, a 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder, a 7-item Insomnia Severity Index, and a 22-item Impact of Event Scale-Revised, which assess the level of depression, anxiety, insomnia, and distress.Results: Out of 200 healthcare providers, 40% were males. 52% were aged 31–40 years old, 61% were married. The majority of the participants were Saudi nationals (84%), 74% were nurses, 11% were physicians and 15% were other healthcare providers. More than half of the participants worked as front-liners (57%). Overall, 73, 69, 62, and 83% of all healthcare providers reported symptoms of depression, anxiety, insomnia, and distress, respectively. The analysis showed severe symptoms level of depression for physicians and nurses was 35% and 20% (p < 0.05), respectively. Only three of the independent variables made a unique contribution to the model (gender, profession, and working position) (p < 0.05).Conclusion: COVID-19 pandemic has a significant impact on the mental health of healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia. Female nurses and healthcare providers working in the frontline who were directly treating patients with COVID-19 are at increased risk of severe depression, anxiety and distress.

scholarly journals SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in healthcare workers of a teaching hospital in a highly endemic region in the Netherlands after the first wave: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. e051573
Author(s):  
Maud Bouwman ◽  
Frits van Osch ◽  
Francy Crijns ◽  
Thera Trienekens ◽  
Jannet Mehagnoul-Schipper ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
The Netherlands ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Infection Control Measures ◽  
Increased Risk

ObjectiveTo study the SARS-CoV-2 infection rate among hospital healthcare workers after the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, and provide more knowledge in the understanding of the relationship between infection, symptomatology and source of infection.DesignA cross-sectional study in healthcare workers.SettingNorthern Limburg, the Netherlands.ParticipantsAll employees of VieCuri Medical Center (n=3300) were invited to enrol in current study. In total 2507 healthcare workers participated.InterventionBetween 22 June 2020 and 3 July 2020, participants provided venous blood samples voluntarily, which were tested for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies with the Wantai SARS-CoV-2 Ig total ELISA test. Work characteristics, exposure risks and prior symptoms consistent with COVID-19 were gathered through a survey.Main outcome measureProportion of healthcare workers with positive SARS-CoV-2 serology.ResultsThe overall seroprevalence was 21.1% (n=530/2507). Healthcare workers between 17 and 30 years were more likely to have SARS-CoV-2 antibodies compared with participants >30 years. The probability of having SARS-CoV-2 antibodies was comparable for healthcare workers with and without direct patient (OR 1.42, 95% CI 0.86 to 2.34) and COVID-19 patient contact (OR 1.62, 95% CI 0.80 to 3.33). On the contrary, exposure to COVID-19 positive coworkers (OR 1.83, 95% CI 1.15 to 2.93) and household members (OR 6.09, 95% CI 2.23 to 16.64) was associated with seropositivity. Of those healthcare workers with SARS-CoV-2 antibodies, 16% (n=85/530) had not experienced any prior COVID-19-related symptoms. Only fever and anosmia were associated with seropositivity (OR 1.90, 95% CI 1.42 to 2.55 and OR 10.51, 95% CI 7.86 to 14.07).ConclusionsHealthcare workers caring for hospitalised COVID-19 patients were not at an increased risk of infection, most likely as a result of taking standard infection control measures into consideration. These data show that compliance with infection control measures is essential to control secondary transmission and constrain the spread of the virus.

Patients' knowledge about epilepsy in a tertiary medical center: A cross-sectional study from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
pp. 107395
Author(s):  
Omar A. Almohammed ◽  
Nouf M. Almutiri ◽  
Shahad S. Almozaai ◽  
Norah H. Alquraishi ◽  
May M. Alotaibie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Healthcare Workers Awareness And Knowledge of Covid-19 Infection Control Precautions and Waste Management: Saudi Arabia Cross Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fadilah Sfouq Aleanizy ◽  
Fulwah Yahya Alqahtani
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Objective Healthcare workers (HWs) perform a critical role not only in the clinical management and organization of patients but also in providing adequate infection control and prevention measures and waste management to be implemented in health care facilities. It is important therefore for HWs to have adequate and correct knowledge and awareness towards any pandemic. The aim of this study is to evaluate HWs awareness and knowledge of COVID-19 infection control precautions and waste management in Saudi Arabia hospitals. Methods This is a descriptive cross-sectional study. Information on knowledge, awareness and practice of HWs of infection control and waste management were obtained with the aid of a structured questionnaire. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. Results Our findings of assessing the Saudi HWs awareness and knowledge of COVID-19 infection control precautions and waste management during COVID-19 pandemic indicate that most study participants were knowledgeable and achieved a mean of 78.3%. About (92.5%) were aware of the infection control precautions, and 90.3% knew waste management during COVID-19 and 91.7% knew of all the infection control supplies availability. The knowledge of HW regarding waste procedure in their facility correlate significantly with gender (p = 0.0001), education (p = 0.024), and working experience (p = 0.029). The knowledge of infection control precaution correlate with gender (p = 0.0003), education (p = 0.043) and working experience (p = 0.009). Conclusion Most participants appreciated the importance of their role in infection control, surveillance and monitoring the ongoing safety of their patients themselves and their facility and community. Saudi Ministry of health initiatives to improve education and provide training to HW during COVID-19 pandemic has facilitated to expand HW knowledge.

scholarly journals The Healthcare Professionals’ Perspectives on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Associated Factors and Their Consequences: A Cross Sectional Study in Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed A. Baraka ◽  
Amany Alboghdadly ◽  
Samar Alshawwa ◽  
Asim Ahmed Elnour ◽  
Hassan Alsultan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Antimicrobial Resistance ◽  
Inappropriate Prescribing ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Eastern Province ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Influencing

(1) Background: Factors reported in literature associated with inappropriate prescribing of antimicrobials, such as physicians with less experience, uncertain diagnosis, and patient caregiver influences on physicians' decisions. Monitoring antimicrobial resistance is critical for identifying emerging resistance patterns, developing, and assessing the effectiveness of mitigation strategies. Improvement in prescribing `antimicrobials would minimize the risk of resistance and, consequently, improve patients' clinical and health outcomes. The purpose of the study is to delineate factors associated with antimicrobial resistance, describe the factors influencing prescriber’s choice during prescribing of antimicrobial, and examine factors related to consequences of inappropriate prescribing of antimicrobial. (2) Methods: Cross-sectional study conducted among healthcare providers (190) in six tertiary hospitals in the Eastern province of Saudi Arabia. The research panel has developed validated and piloted survey specific with closed-ended questions. A value of P <0.05 was considered for statistical significance. All data analysis was performed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (IBM SPSS version 23.0). (3) Results: 72.7% of the respondents have agreed that poor skills and knowledge are key factors that contribute to the inappropriate prescribing of antimicrobials. All the respondents acknowledged effectiveness and previous experience with the antimicrobial, and reading scientific materials (such as books, articles, and the internet) were key factors influencing physicians’ choice during antimicrobial prescribing. (4) Conclusion: The current study has identified comprehensive education and training needs for healthcare providers about antimicrobial resistance. Using antimicrobials unnecessarily, insufficient duration of antimicrobial use, and using broad spectrum antimicrobials, were reported to be common practices. Further, poor skills and knowledge were a key factor that contributed to the inappropriate use and overuse of antimicrobials and using antimicrobials without physician prescription (self-medication) were the key factors which contribute to AMR from participants’ perspectives. Furthermore, internal policy and guidelines are needed to ensure that the antimicrobials are prescribed in accordance with standard protocols and clinical guidelines.

scholarly journals Infection control practices in dental clinics of Al-Jouf region, Saudi Arabia: A cross sectional study

2022 ◽  
Vol 26 (119) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Abdulkarim Alshamrani ◽  
Amany Ghazy ◽  
Ibrahim Taher ◽  
Waleed Elawamy ◽  
Awad Ashekhi
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Clinics

Confidence toward vaccination as reported by parents of children admitted to a tertiary care hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A cross sectional study

Vacunas ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y.M. AlGoraini ◽  
N.N. AlDujayn ◽  
M.A. AlRasheed ◽  
Y.E. Bashawri ◽  
S.S. Alsubaie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional
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