SG-APSIC1201: Knowledge and awareness of healthcare workers in a residential care home regarding the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic: A pilot study

Background: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), as of April 9, 2022, there had been 494,587,638 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 6,170,283 deaths reported worldwide. In Hong Kong, in recent outbreak, ~55% of confirmed cases were residential care home (RCH) residents and >800 staff were...

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Published in:Antimicrobial stewardship & healthcare epidemiology : ASHE 2023-02, Vol.3 (S1), p.s7-s7
Main Authors: Chung, Cho Yan, Yin, Chau Ho, Fung, Chu Hoi, Yan, Chung Cho, Kit, Fong Long, Fung, Foo Siu, Yan, Ho Tsz, Peggy, Or Pui Lai, Patricia, Ching Tai Yin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Coronaviruses
COVID-19
Knowledge
Medical personnel
Pandemics
Personal protective equipment
Questionnaires
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Summary:Background: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), as of April 9, 2022, there had been 494,587,638 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 6,170,283 deaths reported worldwide. In Hong Kong, in recent outbreak, ~55% of confirmed cases were residential care home (RCH) residents and >800 staff were infected. In 2016, ~15% of people aged ≥80 years were living in residential care homes. Objectives: To assess healthcare worker (HCW) knowledge level and attitudes about PPE use in residential care homes. Methods: This cross-sectional study, included participants who worked in the residential care homes, registered as healthcare workers (HCWs). HCWs who were part-time staff or worked
ISSN:2732-494X
2732-494X
DOI:10.1017/ash.2023.22