1
|
Pidjadee C, Soh KL, Attharos T, Soh KG. The effect of infection prevention and control programme for childcare workers in daycare centres: A systematic review. J Pediatr Nurs 2024; 79:116-125. [PMID: 39255691 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2024.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2024] [Revised: 09/02/2024] [Accepted: 09/03/2024] [Indexed: 09/12/2024]
Abstract
PROBLEM Infectious diseases can easily spread in daycare centres (DCCs), primarily due to inadequate hygiene practices of both childcare workers and children. Therefore, childcare workers who provide direct care in early childhood play a crucial role in preventing and controlling infectious diseases in DCCs. This systematic review aims to identify current evidence and examine the effect of the infection prevention and control (IPC) programme for childcare workers in daycare centres, and to obtain a pooled estimate of the intervention's effect using meta-analysis, if possible ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: We searched literature through CINAHL, Medline, Cochrane Library, ScienceDirect, and Scopus databases, we also performed manual searches on Google Scholar and citation lists. Inclusion criteria comprised: 1) Experimental or quasi-experimental design studies that were published in the English language from October 1971 to December 2023, 2) Population focused on childcare workers responsible for early childhood in DCCs, 3) The intervention focused on the ICP programme, and 4) Outcomes related to childcare workers SAMPLE: From 3,964 articles, eight studies were included in this review RESULTS: Half of the total studies concentrated on hand hygiene intervention, while the remaining four addressed the prevention of infectious diseases and infection control. These studies reported an increase in knowledge, self-efficacy, and compliance regarding hand hygiene, and knowledge and practices related to infectious diseases. Two studies included nurses as conductors in the programme CONCLUSION: IPC programme effectively enhances some knowledge and performances in childcare workers IMPLICATION: Nurses can conduct IPC programme within daycare centres by utilizing evidence-based educational tools. Further research is needed to require well-reported studies, especially randomized controlled trials. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42023492592.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Chakkrich Pidjadee
- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia; College of Nursing and Health, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Samut Songkhram, Thailand.
| | - Kim Lam Soh
- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia.
| | - Tassanee Attharos
- College of Nursing and Health, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Samut Songkhram, Thailand.
| | - Kim Geok Soh
- Department of Sport Studies, Faculty of Educational studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia.
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Narita M, Yamamoto M, Sakurai K, Mori C. Associations of parental education with children's infectious diseases and their mediating factors: the Japan Environment and Children's Study (JECS). J Epidemiol 2024:JE20240192. [PMID: 39245579 DOI: 10.2188/jea.je20240192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/10/2024] Open
Abstract
BackgroundParents' educational background is presumed to influence the incidence of vaccine-preventable diseases in children through their decisions about vaccinations and other family lifestyle choices. Regarding voluntary vaccination, a household's economic situation may also be associated with non-vaccination. Therefore, this study investigated the association between parental education and vaccine-preventable diseases (varicella, mumps, influenza [flu], pertussis, measles, and rubella) in children, which currently remains elusive.MethodsWe used datasets from the Japan Environment and Children's Study, which included 104,062 fetal records; our study population comprised 80,930 children up to the age of three years. The associations between parental educational background and children's infectious diseases were examined using binomial logistic regression analysis. The mediating effects of household income, vaccination, and smoking were examined using a path analysis.ResultsFor varicella, mumps, and influenza covered by voluntary vaccination, a higher education level of the father was associated with a lower incidence of infection. The association between mothers' education and children's infection was limited. There were both income-mediated and non-income-mediated pathways between parental education and voluntary vaccination. For pertussis, measles, and rubella, which are covered by routine vaccines, there was no association between parental education and the child's infection.ConclusionAn association between parental education and childhood infections was observed. Additionally, providing financial support for vaccination and communicating the benefits of vaccination in a way that parents at all levels of education can understand will help reduce the incidence of infectious diseases among children.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Masami Narita
- Department of Sustainable Health Science, Graduate School of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University
- Department of Recruit and Career Development, Ono Pharmaceutical Co
| | - Midori Yamamoto
- Department of Sustainable Health Science, Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba University
| | - Kenichi Sakurai
- Department of Nutrition and Metabolic Medicine, Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba University
| | - Chisato Mori
- Department of Sustainable Health Science, Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba University
- Department of Bioenvironmental Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Dallagiacoma G, Radó MK, Odone A, Alfvén T, Rhedin SA. School holidays and respiratory syncytial virus transmission in Sweden: An interrupted time series analysis. Acta Paediatr 2024; 113:2081-2090. [PMID: 38847423 DOI: 10.1111/apa.17313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 08/15/2024]
Abstract
AIM Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) represents a significant cause of morbidity for children worldwide, especially for newborns. As RSV vaccines are not routinely used for children yet, non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) represent the main strategy for prevention. The objective of this study was to investigate the correlation between school holidays and RSV transmission. METHODS Data were collected from the weekly reports on RSV incidence for the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 seasons in Sweden. The 7-day cumulative incidence of RSV was compared before and after the designated school holidays (Fall, Christmas, and Winter holidays). RESULTS Our findings reveal an immediate (-1.7%, p < 0.001, 95% CI [-3.1%, -0.4%]) and gradual (-1.4%/week, p < 0.001, 95%CI [-1.8, -1.0]) reduction in RSV incidence following the Fall holiday in 2021, especially among children under 1 year of age, both immediately (-107.6%, p < 0.05, 95% CI [-203.7, -11.5]) and gradually afterwards (-58.5%/week, p < 0.001, 95% CI [-72.7, -44.3]). Mixed results were obtained for the Fall in 2022/2023 and for the Winter and holidays in both the studied years. CONCLUSIONS While the Fall holiday in 2021/2022 was associated with a decrease in RSV incidence in Sweden, our results do not support a universal effect of school holidays on reducing RSV transmission.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Giulia Dallagiacoma
- Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, School of Public Health, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
| | - Márta K Radó
- Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
| | - Anna Odone
- Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, School of Public Health, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
| | - Tobias Alfvén
- Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Sachs' Children and Youth Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
| | - Samuel A Rhedin
- Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Sachs' Children and Youth Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Rockey NC, Le Sage V, Shephard M, Vargas-Maldonado N, Vu MN, Brown CA, Patel K, French AJ, Merrbach GA, Walter S, Ferreri LM, Holmes KE, VanInsberghe D, Clack HL, Prussin AJ, Lowen AC, Marr LC, Lakdawala SS. Ventilation does not affect close-range transmission of influenza virus in a ferret playpen setup. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2024; 121:e2322660121. [PMID: 39361828 PMCID: PMC11331089 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2322660121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 10/05/2024] Open
Abstract
Sustained community spread of influenza viruses relies on efficient person-to-person transmission. Current experimental transmission systems do not mimic environmental conditions (e.g., air exchange rates, flow patterns), host behaviors, or exposure durations relevant to real-world settings. Therefore, results from these traditional systems may not be representative of influenza virus transmission in humans. To address this pitfall, we developed a close-range transmission setup that implements a play-based scenario and used it to investigate the impact of ventilation rates on transmission. In this setup, four immunologically naive recipient ferrets were exposed to a donor ferret infected with a genetically barcoded 2009 H1N1 virus (H1N1pdm09) for 4 h. The ferrets interacted in a shared space that included toys, similar to a childcare setting. Transmission efficiency was assessed under low and high ventilation, with air exchange rates of ~1.3 h-1 and 23 h-1, respectively. Transmission efficiencies observed in three independent replicate studies were similar between ventilation conditions. The presence of infectious virus or viral RNA on surfaces and in air throughout the exposure area was also not impacted by the ventilation rate. While high viral genetic diversity in donor ferret nasal washes was maintained during infection, recipient ferret nasal washes displayed low diversity, revealing a narrow transmission bottleneck regardless of ventilation rate. Examining the frequency and duration of ferret physical touches revealed no link between these interactions and a successful transmission event. Our findings indicate that exposures characterized by frequent, close-range interactions and the presence of fomites can overcome the benefits of increased ventilation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Nicole C. Rockey
- Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA15219
| | - Valerie Le Sage
- Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA15219
| | - Meredith Shephard
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA30322
| | | | - Michelle N. Vu
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA30322
| | - Cambria A. Brown
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA30322
| | - Krishna Patel
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA30322
| | - Andrea J. French
- Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA15219
| | - Grace A. Merrbach
- Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA15219
| | - Sydney Walter
- Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA15219
| | - Lucas M. Ferreri
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA30322
| | - Katie E. Holmes
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA30322
| | - David VanInsberghe
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA30322
| | - Herek L. Clack
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI48109
| | - Aaron J. Prussin
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA24061
| | - Anice C. Lowen
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA30322
| | - Linsey C. Marr
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA24061
| | - Seema S. Lakdawala
- Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA15219
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA30322
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Rao A, Wanjari MB, Prasad R, Munjewar PK, Sharma R. From Mystery to Clarity: Uncovering the Possible Cause of Hepatitis Outbreak in Children. Cureus 2023; 15:e38388. [PMID: 37265892 PMCID: PMC10231522 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.38388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023] Open
Abstract
Hepatitis A is a viral infection that can cause liver inflammation and damage. Hepatitis A outbreaks in children are of particular concern due to the potential long-term health effects they can have. In recent years, several outbreaks of hepatitis A have been reported worldwide, affecting mainly children and young adults. Since 2016, hepatitis A outbreaks have been reported in 37 states of the United States alone, involving approximately 44,650 cases, 27,250 hospitalizations, and 415 deaths as of September 23, 2022. The epidemiology of hepatitis A outbreaks in children is complex and multifactorial, with various risk factors such as poor sanitation and hygiene practices, crowded living conditions, low socioeconomic status, lack of vaccination, and travel to endemic areas. Investigations of outbreaks involve identifying suspected cases, laboratory testing, contact tracing, and investigation of possible sources of infection. Contaminated food and water, poor sanitation and hygiene procedures, intimate contact with infected people, and environmental variables are all potential causes of outbreaks in children. Preventive measures include vaccination, improving sanitation and hygiene practices, food safety and inspection, and health education and community outreach programs. Understanding the epidemiology of hepatitis A outbreaks in children and the risk factors associated with infection is essential for developing effective preventive strategies and reducing the global burden of this disease.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ashritha Rao
- Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
| | - Mayur B Wanjari
- Research and Development, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
| | - Roshan Prasad
- Medicine and Surgery, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
| | - Pratiksha K Munjewar
- Medical Surgical Nursing, Smt. Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
| | - Ranjana Sharma
- Medical Surgical Nursing, Smt. Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Namba T, Takeuchi A, Matsumoto N, Tsuge M, Yashiro M, Tsukahara H, Yorifuji T. Evaluation of the association of birth order and group childcare attendance with Kawasaki disease using data from a nationwide longitudinal survey. Front Pediatr 2023; 11:1127053. [PMID: 37056943 PMCID: PMC10086172 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2023.1127053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Background Kawasaki disease (KD) is a form of pediatric systemic vasculitis. Although the etiology remains unclear, infections have been identified as possible triggers. Children with a later birth order and those who attend childcare are at a higher risk of infections due to exposure to pathogens from their older siblings and other childcare attendees. However, longitudinal studies exploring these associations are limited. Thus, we aimed to elucidate the relationship between birth order, group childcare attendance, and KD, using a nationwide longitudinal survey in Japan. Methods In total, 36,885 children born in Japan in 2010 were included. The survey used questionnaires to identify hospitalized cases of KD. We evaluated the relationship between birth order classification, group childcare attendance, and KD prevalence every year, from 6 to 66 months of age. For each outcome, odds ratios (ORs), and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were estimated after adjusting for child factors, parental factors, and region of residence. Results Children with higher birth orders were more likely to be hospitalized with KD at 6-18 months of age (second child OR: 1.77, 95% CI: 1.25-2.51; third child OR: 1.70, 95% CI: 1.08-2.65). This trend was stronger for children who did not attend group childcare (second child OR: 2.51, 95% CI: 1.57-4.01; third child OR: 2.41, 95% CI: 1.30-4.43). An increased risk of KD hospitalization owing to the birth order was not observed in any age group for children in the childcare group. Conclusions Children with higher birth orders were at high risk for hospitalization due to KD at 6-18 months of age. The effect of birth order was more prominent among the children who did not attend group childcare.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Takahiro Namba
- Department of Pediatrics, Fukuyama City Hospital, Fukuyama, Japan
- Department of Pediatrics, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
- Correspondence: Takahiro Namba
| | - Akihito Takeuchi
- Department of Neonatology, National Hospital Organization Okayama Medical Center, Okayama, Japan
| | - Naomi Matsumoto
- Department of Epidemiology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
| | - Mitsuru Tsuge
- Department of Pediatrics, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
| | - Masato Yashiro
- Department of Pediatrics, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
| | - Hirokazu Tsukahara
- Department of Pediatrics, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
| | - Takashi Yorifuji
- Department of Epidemiology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Palmer T, Benson LS, Porucznik C, Gren LH. Impact of COVID-19 Social Distancing Mandates on Gastrointestinal Pathogen Positivity: Secondary Data Analysis. JMIR Public Health Surveill 2022; 8:e34757. [PMID: 35507923 PMCID: PMC9407155 DOI: 10.2196/34757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Revised: 04/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Acute gastrointestinal (GI) illnesses are of the most common problems evaluated by physicians and some of the most preventable. There is evidence of GI pathogen transmission when people are in close contact. The COVID-19 pandemic led to the sudden implementation of widespread social distancing measures in the United States. There is strong evidence that social distancing measures impact the spread of SARS-CoV-2, and a growing body of research indicates that these measures also decrease the transmission of other respiratory pathogens. Objective This study aims to investigate the impact of COVID-19 social distancing mandates on the GI pathogen positivity rates. Methods Deidentified GI Panel polymerase chain reaction test results from a routinely collected diagnostic database from January 1, 2019, through August 31, 2020, were analyzed for the GI pathogen positivity percentage. An interrupted time series analysis was performed, using social distancing mandate issue dates as the intervention date. The following 3 target organisms were chosen for the final analysis to represent different primary transmission routes: adenovirus F40 and 41, norovirus GI and GII, and Escherichia coli O157. Results In total, 84,223 test results from 9 states were included in the final data set. With the exception of E coli O157 in Kansas, Michigan, and Nebraska, we observed an immediate decrease in positivity percentage during the week of social distancing mandates for all other targets and states. Norovirus GI and GII showed the most notable drop in positivity, whereas E coli O157 appeared to be least impacted by social distancing mandates. Although we acknowledge the analysis has a multiple testing problem, the majority of our significant results showed significance even below the .01 level. Conclusions This study aimed to investigate the impact of social distancing mandates for COVID-19 on GI pathogen positivity, and we discovered that social distancing measures in fact decreased GI pathogen positivity initially. The use of similar measures may prove useful in GI pathogen outbreaks. The use of a unique diagnostic database in this study exhibits the potential for its use as a public health surveillance tool.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tanner Palmer
- Division of Public Health, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, 375 Chipeta WaySuite A, Salt Lake City, US.,bioMérieux, Inc, 515 Colorow Drive, Salt Lake City, US
| | - L Scott Benson
- Division of Public Health, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, 375 Chipeta WaySuite A, Salt Lake City, US
| | - Christina Porucznik
- Division of Public Health, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, 375 Chipeta WaySuite A, Salt Lake City, US
| | - Lisa H Gren
- Division of Public Health, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, 375 Chipeta WaySuite A, Salt Lake City, US
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Loss J, Kuger S, Buchholz U, Lehfeld AS, Varnaccia G, Haas W, Jordan S, Kalicki B, Schienkiewitz A, Rauschenbach T. [SARS-CoV-2 incidence, transmission, and containment measures in daycare centers during the COVID-19 pandemic-findings from the Corona Daycare Study]. Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz 2021; 64:1581-1591. [PMID: 34731294 PMCID: PMC8564588 DOI: 10.1007/s00103-021-03449-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Accepted: 10/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Daycare centers are of substantial sociopolitical and pedagogical relevance; at the same time, the close contact of children in daycare groups among each other and with employees favors the transmission of infections. In the COVID-19 pandemic, questions arose about how infection events occur in daycare centers, what role daycare children play in the pandemic, and what protective and hygienic measures are implemented in daycare centers. From 06/2020 to 12/2021, we conducted the "Corona Day Care Study," in which we address pedagogical and infection epidemiological topics in a joint approach. METHODS In the study, data are collected from different sources. Official reporting data as well as weekly data from daycare centers in the so-called KiTa Register are continuously evaluated. In addition, SARS-CoV‑2 outbreaks in daycare centers are investigated on site by repeated sample collection and interviews. RESULTS SARS-CoV‑2 infection incidence in daycare centers or in daycare-aged children was very dynamic from 03/2020 to 05/2021. In the second and third pandemic waves, the number of SARS-CoV‑2 outbreaks in daycare centers rose sharply, accompanied by a substantial increase in daycare and group closures. Most recently, the proportion of affected children in outbreaks increased steadily. However, preliminary examinations of SARS-CoV‑2 outbreaks (n = 28) revealed that, on average, only a fraction of daycare contact persons (6.8%) were infected by child index cases. Transmission frequencies differed markedly between the individual daycare centers. DISCUSSION The combination of regularly collected reporting and survey data as well as outbreak investigations allows a multilayered monitoring and understanding of infection events in daycare centers; its findings could be incorporated into recommendations for public health measures.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Julika Loss
- Abteilung für Epidemiologie und Gesundheitsmonitoring, Robert Koch-Institut, General-Pape-Str. 62-66, 12101, Berlin, Deutschland.
| | - Susanne Kuger
- Zentrum für Dauerbeobachtung und Methoden, Deutsches Jugendinstitut, München, Deutschland
| | - Udo Buchholz
- Abteilung für Infektionsepidemiologie, Robert Koch-Institut, Berlin, Deutschland
| | - Ann-Sophie Lehfeld
- Abteilung für Infektionsepidemiologie, Robert Koch-Institut, Berlin, Deutschland
| | - Gianni Varnaccia
- Abteilung für Epidemiologie und Gesundheitsmonitoring, Robert Koch-Institut, General-Pape-Str. 62-66, 12101, Berlin, Deutschland
| | - Walter Haas
- Abteilung für Infektionsepidemiologie, Robert Koch-Institut, Berlin, Deutschland
| | - Susanne Jordan
- Abteilung für Epidemiologie und Gesundheitsmonitoring, Robert Koch-Institut, General-Pape-Str. 62-66, 12101, Berlin, Deutschland
| | - Bernhard Kalicki
- Abteilung Kinder und Kinderbetreuung, Deutsches Jugendinstitut, München, Deutschland
| | - Anja Schienkiewitz
- Abteilung für Epidemiologie und Gesundheitsmonitoring, Robert Koch-Institut, General-Pape-Str. 62-66, 12101, Berlin, Deutschland
| | | |
Collapse
|
9
|
Kanfer R, Lyndgaard SF, Tatel CE. For Whom the Pandemic Tolls: A Person-Centric Analysis of Older Workers. WORK, AGING AND RETIREMENT 2020; 6:waaa014. [PMID: 38626230 PMCID: PMC7454853 DOI: 10.1093/workar/waaa014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
Abstract
We offer a worker-centric perspective on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic for the aging workforce. We briefly describe 3 broad characteristics of pandemics-mortality salience, isolation from the workplace, and rising unemployment-in terms of their associated pathways of influence on older workers, and recommendations for future research.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ruth Kanfer
- School of Psychology, Georgia Institute of Technology
| | | | - Corey E Tatel
- School of Psychology, Georgia Institute of Technology
| |
Collapse
|