Facility-Based Surveillance Activities for COVID-19 Infection and Outcomes among Healthcare Workers in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital

Ogboghodo, Esohe Olivia; Osaigbovo, Iriagbonse Iyabo; Obarisiagbon, Otaniyenuwa O; Okwara, Benson Uchechukwu; Obaseki, Darlington Ewaen; Omo-Ikirodah, Orezimena Temitope; Ehinze, Ewere Scholastica; Adio, Funmilola; Nwaogwugwu, Joy Chinyere; Eseigbe, Efeomon F

doi:10.4269/ajtmh.20-1402

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“…However, it remains to be ascertained whether HCWs contracted the SARS-CoV-2 via community transmission or through contact with infected patients in their respective HFs. Reports by Alasia and Maduka, [20] as well as Ogboghodo et al ., [21] had reported a higher (15.3%) and lower (5.3%) COVID-19 prevalence rate among HCWs in Rivers and Edo states of Nigeria respectively.…”

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Acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine among healthcare workers in Katsina state, Northwest Nigeria

Abubakar

Suleiman²,

Ahmad

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High acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines is crucial to ending the COVID-19 pandemic. Healthcare workers (HCWs) are frontline responders in the fight against COVID-19, they were prioritized to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Nigeria. This study assessed the acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine among HCWs in Katsina State using an online structured questionnaire and predicted variables that could increase the acceptance of the vaccine among HCWs using logistic regression analysis. A total of 793 HCWs were included in this study. Of these, 65.4% (n=519) of them were male and 36.2% (n=287) were aged between 30-39 years. Eighty percent (80%, n=638) of the HCWs have been tested for the SARS-CoV-2 out of which 10.8% (n=65) of them tested positive. The majority of the HCWs (97.3%, n=765) believed that the COVID-19 vaccine was safe and 90% (n=714) of the HCWs have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Our findings showed that the age of the HCW, their COVID-19 testing status, and the type of health facility they work (either public or private) were the main predictors for the acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine among HCWs in Katsina state. HCWs between the age of 30-39 years were more likely (OR:7.06; 95% CI: 2.36, 21.07; p < 0.001) to accept the vaccine than others. In the same vein, HCWs that have been tested for COVID-19 were more likely (OR:7.64; 95% CI: 3.62, 16.16; p < 0.001) to accept the vaccine than those that have not been tested. In addition, HCWs in public health facilities were more likely (OR: 2.91; 95% CI: 1.17, 6.11; p = 0.094) to accept the COVID-19 vaccine than their counterparts in private health facilities. There was a high acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccines among HCWs in Katsina State. More emphasis should be paid on adherence to non-pharmaceutical interventions and the availability of vaccines for HCWs in private hospitals.

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Acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine among healthcare workers in Katsina state, Northwest Nigeria

Abubakar

Suleiman²,

Ahmad

et al. 2022

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“…9 Most African countries continued to strengthen COVID-19 surveillance in hospitals. [37][38][39][40][41] Others forms of surveillance include:…”

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COVID-19 surveillance systems in 13 African countries

Adebisi

Rabe

Lucero‐Prisno

2021

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Background: Surveillance forms the basis for response to disease outbreaks, including COVID-19. Herein, we identified the COVID-19 surveillance systems and the associated challenges in 13 African countries. Methods: We conducted a comprehensive narrative review of peer-reviewed literature published between January 2020 and April 2021 in PubMed, Medline, PubMed Central, and Google Scholar using predetermined search terms. Relevant studies from the search and other data sources on COVID-19 surveillance strategies and associated challenges in 13 African countries (Mauritius, Algeria, Nigeria, Angola, Cote d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Ethiopia, South Africa, Kenya, Zambia, Tanzania, and Uganda) were identified and reviewed. Results: Our findings revealed that the selected African countries have ramped up COVID-19 surveillance ranging from immediate case notification, virological surveillance, hospital-based surveillance to mortality surveillance among others. Despite this, there exist variations in the level of implementation of the surveillance systems across countries. Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) strategy is also being leveraged in some African countries, but the implementation across countries remains uneven. Our study also revealed various challenges facing surveillance which included shortage of skilled human resources resulting in poor data management, weak health systems, complexities of ethical considerations, diagnostic insufficiency, the burden of co-epidemic surveillance, and geographical barriers, among others. Conclusion: With the variations in the level of implementation of COVID-19 surveillance strategies seen across countries, it is pertinent to ensure proper coordination of the surveillance activities in the African countries and address all the challenges facing COVID-19 surveillance using tailored strategies.

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“…This may likely increase their tendency to self-medicate for prevention or treatment of perceived infection [ 1 ]. This is in spite of the non-pharmacological and risk stratification measures in place by some institutions [ 2 ]. Self-medication is the use of medicinal products, including over the counter (OTC) or non-prescription medicines as well as prescription only medicines (POM) to treat self-diagnosed symptoms or illnesses without obtaining advice from a physician, pharmacist or other HCPs in the diagnosis or treatment.…”

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Self medication practices and its determinants in health care professionals during the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic: cross-sectional study

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Background The exposure of health care professionals (HCP) to patients with coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) in the course of performing their professional duties may expose them to contracting the virus. This may likely increase their tendency to self-medicate for prevention or treatment of perceived infection. Aim This study determined the prevalence of COVID-19 related self-medication and its determinants among HCPs in three tertiary hospitals in Southern Nigeria. Method This was a cross-sectional study that enrolled 669 adult HCPs from three tertiary hospitals in three Southern Nigerian States using a non-probability convenience sampling method. A structured self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. Data entry and analysis were done using IBM SPSS version 22. Results The mean age of the respondents was 35.6 ± 8.7 years. Two hundred and forty-three respondents (36.3%) reported having practiced COVID-19 related self-medication. The commonly used medications were ivermectin, azithromycin, vitamin C, chloroquine and zinc. Factors associated with self-medication were older age ( p = < 0.0001), being pharmacist ( p = 0.03), higher income ( p = < 0.0001), previous COVID-19 testing ( p < 0.001). Predictors of self medication were > 44 years (Adjusted Odd Ratio[AOR]:2.77,95% Confidence Interval [CI]: 1.62–4.75, p = < 0.0001), previous COVID-19 testing (AOR = 2.68, 95% CI: 1.82–3.94, p = < 0.0001). Conclusion About one-third of HCPs practiced COVID-19 related self-medication. HCPs that are often assumed to be health literate may not necessarily practice safe health behavior. Regular health education of the HCPs on implications of self-medications is highly recommended. There should also be formulation and effective implementation of policies that regulate purchase of medications. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s11096-021-01374-4.

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Facility-Based Surveillance Activities for COVID-19 Infection and Outcomes among Healthcare Workers in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital

Cited by 13 publications

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Acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine among healthcare workers in Katsina state, Northwest Nigeria

Acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine among healthcare workers in Katsina state, Northwest Nigeria

COVID-19 surveillance systems in 13 African countries

Self medication practices and its determinants in health care professionals during the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic: cross-sectional study

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