| Autor: |
Gupta, Shivani, Chahal, Rutvi, Gupta, Monica, Lehl, Sarabmeet S. |
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Journal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences; Oct-Dec2023, Vol. 12 Issue 4, p346-350, 5p |
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Introduction: As the COVID-19 pandemic placed an enormous strain on global healthcare services, guidelines for the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) by frontline healthcare personnel (HCP) were issued. Numerous HCP reported unpleasant side effects from PPE, particularly headaches. Our study attempts to determine the prevalence of PPE-related headaches and associated factors, as well as their impact on the health and performance of Indian HCP. Material and Methods: After receiving approval from the ethics committee, a questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted. The inclusion criteria included frontline HCP who wore masks with or without eye protection for more than 1 hour per day. Results: A total of 245 HCPs responded to the questionnaire. Seventy seven percent of the HCP reported to be having headaches. Fifty six percent of these were new onset and 21% had a primary headache disorder. Age, gender, and prolonged working hours had a significant association with headaches with corresponding P values of. 01, <.001, and. 04. Seventy percent of people with headaches reported decreased work performance. Conclusion: These findings should be considered to improve physicians' compliance to wearing of protective gear, work-based performance, and overall wellbeing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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