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Health hazards related to using masks and/or personal protective equipment among physicians working in public hospitals in Dhaka: A cross-sectional study.

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العنوان: Health hazards related to using masks and/or personal protective equipment among physicians working in public hospitals in Dhaka: A cross-sectional study.
المؤلفون: Reaz Mahmud, K M Nazmul Islam Joy, Mohammad Aftab Rassel, Farhana Binte Monayem, Ponkaj Kanti Datta, Mohammad Sharif Hossain, Mohammad Mahfuzul Hoque, S M Habibur Rahman Habib, Nazmul Hoque Munna, Mohiuddin Ahmed, S K Jakaria Been Sayeed, Motlabur Rahman, Ahmed Hossain Chowdhury, Mohammad Zaid Hossain, Kazi Gias Uddin Ahmed, Md Titu Miah, Md Mujibur Rahman
المصدر: PLoS ONE, Vol 17, Iss 9, p e0274169 (2022)
بيانات النشر: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2022.
سنة النشر: 2022
المجموعة: LCC:Medicine
LCC:Science
مصطلحات موضوعية: Medicine, Science
الوصف: BackgroundWearing masks or personal protective equipment (PPE) has become an integral part of the occupational life of physicians due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Most physicians have been developing various health hazards related to the use of different protective gears. This study aimed to determine the burden and spectrum of various health hazards associated with using masks or PPE and their associated risk factors.MethodsThis cross-sectional survey was conducted in Dhaka Medical College from March 01-May 30, 2021, among physicians from different public hospitals in Dhaka, Bangladesh. We analyzed the responses of 506 physicians who completed case record forms through Google forms or hard copies.FindingsThe mean (SD) age of the respondents was 35.4 [7.7], and 69.4% were men. Approximately 40% were using full PPE, and 55% were using N-95 masks. A total of 489 (96.6%) patients experienced at least one health hazard. The reported severe health hazards were syncope, severe dyspnea, severe chest pain, and anaphylaxis. Headache, dizziness, mood irritation, chest pain, excessive sweating, panic attack, and permanent facial disfigurement were the minor health hazards reported. Extended periods of work in the COVID-19-unit, reuse of masks, diabetes, obesity, and mental stress were risk factors for dyspnea. The risk factors for headaches were female sex, diabetes, and previous primary headaches. Furthermore, female sex and reusing masks for an extended period (> 6 h) were risk factors for facial disfigurement. The risk factors for excessive sweating were female sex and additional evening office practice for an extended period.ConclusionsHealthcare workers experienced several occupational hazards after using masks and PPE. Therefore, an appropriate policy is required to reduce such risks.
نوع الوثيقة: article
وصف الملف: electronic resource
اللغة: English
تدمد: 1932-6203
Relation: https://doaj.org/toc/1932-6203
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0274169
URL الوصول: https://doaj.org/article/5699db1d6fc64f1e97af934ae184796c
رقم الأكسشن: edsdoj.5699db1d6fc64f1e97af934ae184796c
قاعدة البيانات: Directory of Open Access Journals
الوصف
تدمد:19326203
DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0274169