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Oygar PD, Büyükçam A, Sahbudak Bal Z, Dalgıç N, Bozdemir ŞE, Karbuz A, Çetin BŞ, Kara Y, Çetin C, Hatipoğlu N, Uygun H, Aygün FD, Hançerli Törün S, Şener Okur D, Yılmaz Çiftdoğan D, Tural Kara T, Yahşi A, Özer A, Öcal Demir S, Akkoç G, Turan C, Salı E, Şen S, Erdeniz EH, Kara SS, Emiroğlu M, Erat T, Aktürk H, Laçinel Gürlevik S, Sütçü M, Gayretli Aydın ZG, Yıldız Atikan B, Yeşil E, Güner Özenen G, Çelebi E, Efe K, Kizmaz Isancli D, Selver Durmuş H, Tekeli S, Karaaslan A, Bülbül L, Almış H, Kaba Ö, Ekemen Keleş Y, Yazıcıoğlu B, Bahtiyar Oğuz S, Ovalı HF, Doğan HH, Çelebi S, Çakir D, Karasulu B, Alkan G, Yenidoğan İ, Gül D, Parıltan Kücükalioğlu B, Avcu G, Kukul MG, Bilen M, Yaşar B, Üstün T, Kılıç Ö, Akın Y, Oral Cebeci S, Bucak İH, Sarı Yanartaş M, Şahin A, Arslanoglu S, Elevli M, Çoban R, Tuter Öz SK, Hatipoğlu H, Erkum İT, Turgut M, Demirbuğa A, Özçelik T, Çiftçi D, Sarı EE, Akkuş G, Hatipoğlu SS, Dinleyici EC, Hacimustafaoğlu M, Özkınay F, Kurugöl Z, Cengiz AB, Somer A, Tezer H, Kara A. Evaluation of vaccination status of health care workers for recommended vaccines and their acceptance of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines. Hum Vaccin Immunother 2022; 18:2044707. [PMID: 35714279 PMCID: PMC9248937 DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2022.2044707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Introduction Health care workers (HCWs) are disproportionately exposed to infectious diseases and play a role in nosocomial transmission, making them a key demographic for vaccination. HCW vaccination rates are not optimal in many countries; hence, compulsory vaccination policies have been implemented in some countries. Although these policies are effective and necessary under certain conditions, resolving HCWs’ hesitancies and misconceptions about vaccines is crucial. HCWs have the advantage of direct contact with patients; hence, they can respond to safety concerns, explain the benefits of vaccination, and counter antivaccine campaigns that escalate during pandemics, as has been observed with COVID-19. Method A short survey was carried out in May–June 2020 on the vaccination status of HCWs working with pediatric patients with COVID-19. The survey inquired about their vaccination status (mumps/measles/rubella [MMR], varicella, influenza, and diphtheria/tetanus [dT]) and willingness to receive hypothetical future COVID-19 vaccines. The respondents were grouped according to gender, age, occupation, and region. Results In total, 4927 HCWs responded to the survey. Most were young, healthy adults. The overall vaccination rates were 57.8% for dT in the past 10 years, 44.5% for MMR, 33.2% for varicella, and 13.5% for influenza. Vaccination rates were the highest among physicians. The majority of HCWs (81%) stated that they would be willing to receive COVID-19 vaccines. Conclusion Although vaccination rates for well-established vaccines were low, a majority of HCWs were willing to receive COVID-19 vaccines when available. Education and administrative trust should be enhanced to increase vaccination rates among HCWs.
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Oygar PD, Büyükçam A, Bal ZŞ, Dalgıç N, Bozdemir ŞE, Karbuz A, Çetin BŞ, Kara Y, Çetin C, Hatipoğlu N, Uygun H, Aygün FD, Törün SH, Okur DŞ, Çiftdoğan DY, Kara TT, Yahşi A, Özer A, Demir SÖ, Akkoç G, Turan C, Salı E, Şen S, Erdeniz EH, Kara SS, Emiroğlu M, Erat T, Aktürk H, Gürlevik SL, Sütçü M, Aydın ZGG, Atikan BY, Yeşil E, Güner G, Çelebi E, Efe K, İşançlı DK, Durmuş HS, Tekeli S, Karaaslan A, Bülbül L, Almış H, Kaba Ö, Keleş YE, Yazıcıoğlu B, Oğuz ŞB, Ovalı HF, Doğan HH, Çelebi S, Çakır D, Karasulu B, Alkan G, Yenidoğan İ, Gül D, Küçükalioğlu BP, Avcu G, Kukul MG, Bilen M, Yaşar B, Üstün T, Kılıç Ö, Akın Y, Cebeci SO, Bucak IH, Yanartaş MS, Şahin A, Arslanoğlu S, Elevli M, Çoban R, Öz ŞKT, Hatipoğlu H, Erkum İT, Turgut M, Demirbuğa A, Özçelik T, Çiftçi D, Sarı EE, Akkuş G, Hatipoğlu SS, Dinleyici EÇ, Hacımustafaoğlu M, Özkınay F, Kurugöl Z, Cengiz AB, Somer A, Tezer H, Kara A. SARS-CoV-2 seropositivity among pediatric health care personnel after the first peak of the pandemic: nationwide surveillance in Turkey. Int J Infect Dis 2021; 113:184-189. [PMID: 34592441 PMCID: PMC8474801 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2021.09.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2021] [Revised: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background Understanding SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence among health care personnel is important to explore risk factors for transmission, develop elimination strategies and form a view on the necessity and frequency of surveillance in the future. Methods We enrolled 4927 health care personnel working in pediatric units at 32 hospitals from 7 different regions of Turkey in a study to determine SARS Co-V-2 seroprevalence after the first peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. A point of care serologic lateral flow rapid test kit for immunoglobulin (Ig)M/IgG was used. Seroprevalence and its association with demographic characteristics and possible risk factors were analyzed. Results SARS-CoV-2 seropositivity prevalence in health care personnel tested was 6.1%. Seropositivity was more common among those who did not universally wear protective masks (10.6% vs 6.1%). Having a COVID-19-positive co-worker increased the likelihood of infection. The least and the most experienced personnel were more likely to be infected. Most of the seropositive health care personnel (68.0%) did not suspect that they had previously had COVID-19. Conclusions Health surveillance for health care personnel involving routine point-of-care nucleic acid testing and monitoring personal protective equipment adherence are suggested as important strategies to protect health care personnel from COVID-19 and reduce nosocomial SARS-CoV-2 transmission.
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Oygar PD, Büyükçam A, Şahbudak Bal Z, Dalgıç N, Bozdemir ŞE, Karbuz A, Çetin BŞ, Kara Y, Çetin C, Hatipoğlu N, Uygun H, Aygün FD, Hançerli Törün S, Şener Okur D, Yılmaz Çiftdoğan D, Tural Kara T, Yahşi A, Özer A, Öcal Demir S, Akkoç G, Turan C, Salı E, Şen S, Erdeniz EH, Kara SS, Emiroğlu M, Erat T, Aktürk H, Laçinel Gürlevik S, Sütçü M, Gayretli Aydın ZG, Atikan BY, Yeşil E, Güner G, Çelebi E, Efe K, Kızmaz İşançlı D, Durmuş HS, Tekeli S, Karaarslan A, Bülbül L, Almış H, Kaba Ö, Ekemen Keleş Y, Yazıcıoğlu B, Bahtiyar Oğuz Ş, Ovalı HF, Doğan HH, Çelebi S, Çakır D, Karasulu B, Alkan G, Yenidoğan İ, Gül D, Parıltan Küçükalioğlu B, Avcu G, Kukul MG, Bilen M, Yaşar B, Üstün T, Kılıç Ö, Akın Y, Oral Cebeci S, Turgut M, Sarı Yanartaş M, Şahin A, Arslanoğlu S, Elevli M, Tüter Öz ŞK, Hatipoğlu H, Erkum İT, Demirbuğa A, Özçelik T, Ergül Sarı E, Akkuş G, Hatipoğlu SS, Dinleyici EÇ, Hacımustafaoğlu M, Özkınay F, Kurugöl Z, Cengiz AB, Somer A, Tezer H, Kara A. Education of Healthcare Personnel Working with Pediatric Patients During COVID-19 Pandemic within the Framework of Infection Control. J Pediatr Inf 2020. [DOI: 10.5578/ced.202061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Objective: In the early stages of any epidemic caused by new emerging pathogens healthcare personnel is subject to a great risk. Pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2, proved to be no exception. Many healthcare workers died in the early stages of pandemic due to inadequate precautions and insufficient protection. It is essential to protect and maintain the safety of healthcare personnel for the confinement of pandemic as well as continuity of qualified healthcare services which is already under strain. Educating healthcare personnel on appropiate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is as essential as procuring them. Material and Methods: A survey is conducted on 4927 healthcare personnel working solely with pediatric patients from 32 different centers. Education given on PPE usage were questioned and analyzed depending on age, sex, occupation and region. Results: Among four thousand nine hundred twelve healthcare personnel from 32 different centers 91% (n= 4457) received education on PPE usage. Of those who received education only 36% was given both theoretical and applied education. Although there was no differences among different occupation groups, receiving education depended on regions. Conclusion: It is essential to educate healthcare personnel appropiately nationwidely for the continuity of qualified healthcare services during the pandemic.
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Oygar PD, Büyükçam A, Şahbudak Bal Z, Dalgıç N, Bozdemir ŞE, Karbuz A, Çetin BŞ, Kara Y, Çetin C, Hatipoğlu N, Uygun H, Aygün FD, Hançerli Törün S, Şener Okur D, Yılmaz Çiftdoğan D, Tural Kara T, Yahşi A, Özer A, Öcal Demir S, Akkoç G, Turan C, Salı E, Şen S, Erdeniz EH, Kara SS, Emiroğlu M, Erat T, Aktürk H, Laçinel Gürlevik S, Sütçü M, Gayretli Aydın ZG, Atikan BY, Yeşil E, Güner G, Çelebi E, Efe K, Kızmaz İşançlı D, Durmuş HS, Tekeli S, Karaarslan A, Bülbül L, Almış H, Kaba Ö, Ekemen Keleş Y, Yazıcıoğlu B, Bahtiyar Oğuz Ş, Ovalı HF, Doğan HH, Çelebi S, Çakır D, Karasulu B, Alkan G, Yenidoğan İ, Gül D, Parıltan Küçükalioğlu B, Avcu G, Kukul MG, Bilen M, Yaşar B, Üstün T, Kılıç Ö, Akın Y, Oral Cebeci S, Bucak İH, Turgut M, Sarı Yanartaş M, Şahin A, Arslanoğlu S, Elevli M, Tüter Öz ŞK, Hatipoğlu H, Erkum İT, Demirbuğa A, Özçelik T, Ergül Sarı E, Akkuş G, Hatipoğlu SS, Dinleyici EÇ, Hacımustafaoğlu M, Özkınay F, Kurugöl Z, Cengiz AB, Somer A, Tezer H, Kara A. COVID-19 Pandemisinde Enfeksiyon Kontrol Çalışmaları Çerçevesinde Çocuk Hastalarla Çalışan Sağlık Personeli Eğitimi. J Pediatr Inf 2020. [DOI: 10.5578/ced.70235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Objective: In the early stages of any epidemic caused by new emerging pathogens healthcare personnel is subject to a great risk. Pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2, proved to be no exception. Many healthcare workers died in the early stages of pandemic due to inadequate precautions and insufficient protection. It is essential to protect and maintain the safety of healthcare personnel for the confinement of pandemic as well as continuity of qualified healthcare services which is already under strain. Educating healthcare personnel on appropiate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is as essential as procuring them. Material and Methods: A survey is conducted on 4927 healthcare personnel working solely with pediatric patients from 32 different centers. Education given on PPE usage were questioned and analyzed depending on age, sex, occupation and region. Results: Among four thousand nine hundred twelve healthcare personnel from 32 different centers 91% (n= 4457) received education on PPE usage. Of those who received education only 36% was given both theoretical and applied education. Although there was no differences among different occupation groups, receiving education depended on regions. Conclusion: It is essential to educate healthcare personnel appropiately nationwidely for the continuity of qualified healthcare services during the pandemic.
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