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  • Martha Wrigley
  • Peter Askew
  • Rachel Craig
  • Bernadette Egan
  • Linda Towey
  • Jill Shawe
Journal of Infection Prevention

Abstract

Background:
Studies have found that inappropriate use of non-sterile gloves (NSG) can affect hand hygiene compliance; the main risks are missing opportunities for hand hygiene and gloves being a vector for microbial transmission.
Aim:
The aims of this study ...
Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published May 4, 2020
  • Tengku N. Zafirah MD, MPH
  • Rafdzah Ahmad Zaki MBChB, DrPH
  • S. H. Lim PhD
  • Rafidah Baharudin MBBS
  • Z. Nur Aiza MD, MPH, OHD
INQUIRY: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the knowledge and skills of leprosy among healthcare workers (HCWs) and its associated factors in primary healthcare facilities. A total of 150 HCWs from 50 health clinics in six districts in Pahang were assessed using a self-...
Open AccessResearch articleFirst published Jul 9, 2025
  • Naeimeh Sarkhani Bs.C, Ms.C
  • Nafiseh Zarei Bs.C, Ms.C
  • Nasrin Nikpeyma PhD
SAGE Open Nursing

Abstract

Healthcare workers (HCWs), as frontline soldiers in the fight against COVID-19, were more exposed to the risk of contracting this disease. In addition to facing psychological, social, and physical trauma and post-traumatic stress due to the corona ...
Open AccessArticle commentaryFirst published Jul 10, 2023
  • İrem Akova MD
  • Esma Kiliç MD
  • Mehmet Emin Özdemir MD
INQUIRY: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing

Abstract

Background
This study’s aim was to reveal the burnout, depression, anxiety, stress, and hopelessness levels of HCWs in the pandemic period.
Methods
The cross-sectional study was carried out with 1015 HCWs, between September 1 and October 1, 2021, in Turkey. ...
Open AccessResearch articleFirst published Mar 1, 2022
  • Odille Chang
  • Brigid Ryan
  • Avelina Rokoduru
  • Amanda Hill
  • Senimelia Hataogo
  • Varsha Naidu
Australasian Psychiatry

Abstract

Objective:
Pacific Island Countries (PICs) record high rates of gender-based violence (GBV). COVID-19 has significantly increased the number of GBV cases globally. This research aims to understand educational pathways for PICs’ healthcare workers (HCWs) to ...
Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published Nov 15, 2021
  • Mathuros Tipayamongkholgul
  • Pipat Luksamijarulkul
  • Barbara Mawn
  • Pornpimol Kongtip
  • Susan Woskie
NEW SOLUTIONS: A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy

Abstract

Healthcare personnel work in vulnerable conditions that can adversely impact physical and/or mental health. This paper aims to synthesize the state of knowledge on work-related illnesses, injuries, and risks experienced by Thai healthcare workers. We ...
Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published Mar 8, 2016
  • Jacqueline Randle PhD, BA, MSc, PGDipAE, PGDipIC, RN, RNT
Journal of Perioperative Practice

Abstract

Bullying is a sensitive issue which is no longer confined to the school playground; adults are increasingly aware that workplace bullying is on the rise. Healthcare workers as well as patients are affected by bullying which can result in anxiety, dismay ...
Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published Nov 1, 2011
  • Sanny Mulubale
  • Sue Clay
  • Corinne Squire
  • Virginia Bond
  • Kasoka Kasoka
  • Lucy Stackpool-Moore
  • Tessa Oraro-Lawrence
  • Mutale Chonta
  • Chipo Chiiya
Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (JIAPAC)

Abstract

The study focused on the representations, processes and effects of HIV stigma for healthcare workers living with HIV within health facilities in Zambia. A descriptive study design was deployed. A total of 56 health workers and four service user ...
Open AccessResearch articleFirst published May 16, 2022
  • Moustaq Karim Khan Rony
  • Mst. Rina Parvin
  • Md. Wahiduzzaman
  • Mitun Debnath
  • Shuvashish Das Bala
  • Ibne Kayesh
SAGE Open Nursing

Abstract

Background
The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare has raised concerns among healthcare professionals about the potential displacement of human medical professionals by AI technologies. However, the apprehensions and ...
Open AccessResearch articleFirst published Apr 7, 2024
  • Xin Chen
  • Abrar Ahmad Chughtai
  • Chandini Raina MacIntyre
Journal of International Medical Research

Abstract

Objective
To determine if there was herd protection conferred to unprotected healthcare workers (HCWs) by N95 respirators worn by colleagues.
Methods
Data were analysed from a prospective cluster randomized clinical trial conducted in Beijing, China between ...
Open AccessResearch articleFirst published Oct 26, 2016