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Hongal, Amrita Anandakumar, Vijayan, Sijimol Mattekudilil, Ramamurthy, Radhika Setharampura, Narasimhan, Revathi Thimmanahalli, Shanmukhappa, Asha Gowrappala, Kanathur, Shilpa, Loganathan, Eshwari, Gejje, Somashekar |
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Our Dermatology Online / Nasza Dermatologia Online; Jul2021, Vol. 12 Issue 3, p238-243, 6p |
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Background: COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is the global pandemic that emerged in Wuhan, China, and has rapidly spread throughout the world. Healthcare workers (HCWs) who care for patients suffering from COVID-19 are at greater risk of contracting the infection and, for this reason, PPE (personal protective equipment) is worn. As PPE covers the entire surface area of the body and is worn for long hours, HCWs are likely to suffer from untoward effects on the skin. Methods: To determine the occurrence of untoward effects on the skin from the use of PPE among HCWs, a questionnaire was prepared and circulated online among HCWs caring for COVID-19 patients. The questionnaire included questions regarding the grade and the duration of use of PPE and untoward effects on the skin. Univariate and multivariate analysis was employed to identify the potential factors for untoward effects on the skin from the use of PPE. Results: A total of 415 HCWs responded to the questionnaire. The survey found three types of untoward effects on the skin. Among all, 389 (93.7%) had mask-related effects on the skin, 318 (76.6%) had glove-related effects on the skin, and 89 (21.4%) had gown-related effects on the skin. There was a significant association between the gender, the occupation, the level of PPE, the duration of use of PPE, and the moisture received during the use of PPE and the untoward effects on the skin. Conclusion: Untoward effects on the skin from the use of PPE among HCWs are quite common Educating HCWs on these effects may help them to report early and receive proper care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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