Healthcare worker protection against mpox contamination: position paper of the French Society for Hospital Hygiene

Decousser, J-W.; Romano-Bertrand, S.; Aho Glele, L.S.; Baron, R.; Carre, Y.; Cassier, P.; Dananche, C.; Depaix-Champagnac, F.; Fournier, S.; Racaud, J.; Rogues, A-M.; Tamames, C.; Keita-Perse, O.; Parneix, P.; Lavigne, T.

doi:10.1016/j.jhin.2023.08.004

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“…For instance, a nurse giving medications is likely at a lower risk of contracting an aerosolized virus than a nurse shaking the bed linens of a patient who is infected with MPXV ( Palmore & Henderson, 2022 ). Therefore, standard precautions, additional infection control precautions should be implemented if a patient seeking care is suspected of having a mpox virus infection ( Ahmed, Rashad, et al, 2022 ; Decousser et al, 2023 ; Lo Piccolo et al, 2023 ; Raccagni et al, 2023 ; Safir et al, 2023 ; Zachary et al, 2023 ). Infection prevention and control personnel should be notified immediately.…”

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Challenges and Counteracting Strategies Including Optimum Health Service Practices for Frontline Nurses During the Mpox Outbreak and Futuristic Vision

Ahmed,

Dabou,

Ibrahim

et al. 2024

SAGE Open Nursing

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Introduction Monkeypox (mpox) is an evolving infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV). On July 23, 2022, the WHO declared the recent mpox outbreaks a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), which terminated on May 11, 2023. As of July 11, 2023, 88,288 confirmed cases and 149 deaths have been reported from 112 countries and territories. Currently, mpox is not a PHEIC, as the outbreak and its impacts are nearly over. Nurses played significant roles during the mpox 2022 outbreak as frontline workers. Purpose In light of the impending mpox global outbreak in 2022, this brief report provides an update on the enormous difficulties faced by frontline nurses while playing a crucial role in handling the mpox outbreak and some potential solutions to these difficulties. The methodological framework employed in this narrative brief report involves conducting a comprehensive analysis and synthesis of relevant literature and hypothetical scenarios. The aim is to put forth practical strategies that can effectively tackle the difficulties encountered by frontline nurses in the context of the mpox outbreak. Additionally, the report seeks to envision a healthcare system that is more resilient in the face of future challenges. Conclusion It is important to understand the challenges the nurses face from their perspective. As frontline health care workers, the various health issues of nurses and their concerns must be taken care of appropriately by adopting optimum health service practices, adequate safety measures, recommended precautionary measures, and boosting them mentally while handling mpox patients. Counseling and the arrangement of workshops are required. Appropriate care should be taken to address the various health issues concerning nurses by adopting health service practices at optimum levels. Side by side, recommended safety and precautionary measures should be followed.

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Challenges and Counteracting Strategies Including Optimum Health Service Practices for Frontline Nurses During the Mpox Outbreak and Futuristic Vision

Ahmed,

Dabou,

Ibrahim

et al. 2024

SAGE Open Nursing

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“… 40 Additionally, Nepalese healthcare workers still have a negative attitude regarding its control measures. 52 This negative attitude may result from a lack of confidence, 53 concerns about infection prevention safety, 54 , 55 or limited resources. 56 , 57 Moreover, HCWs knowledge and attitude towards mpox can be affected by years of working experience, 58 level of education, and having access to information about mpox.…”

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Knowledge, Attitude and Associated Factors of Monkeypox Infection Among Healthcare Workers in Injibara General Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia

Aynalem,

Abate,

Meseret

et al. 2024

JMDH

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Background Fighting health threats, especially the rise of new infectious diseases, is one of the main responsibilities of healthcare workers. However, their knowledge and attitudes toward monkeypox have not yet been assessed. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and factors associated with monkeypox infection among healthcare workers at Injibara General Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia. Methods Institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from December 1–30, 2022. Data were collected using a structured self-administered questionnaire. A simple random sampling technique was used to select study participants. Descriptive statistics and multivariable logistic regression analyses were computed. The degree of association was interpreted using an odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval and a p-value < 0.05. Results Among the 200 healthcare workers who participated, 38.5% (95% CI: 32.5%–45%) and 62% (95% CI: 55–68.5%) had good knowledge and positive attitudes regarding monkeypox respectively. Having a master’s degree or above (AOR = 11.25: 95% CI: 2.03–62.33), being vaccinated against COVID-19 (AOR = 2.60: 95% CI: 1.37–4.94), and having access to information about monkeypox (AOR = 3.37: 95% CI: 1.33–8.50) were the factors associated with good knowledge. Furthermore, a positive attitude was significantly associated with being 30 years of age or older (AOR = 2.95: 95% CI: 1.55–5.60) and having access to information about monkeypox (AOR = 4.14: 95% CI: 2.06, 8.30). Conclusion Both good knowledge and positive attitudes were relatively low among healthcare workers. Factors such as age, education level, COVID-19 vaccination status, and access to information about monkeypox were significantly associated with the knowledge and attitude of healthcare workers. To enhance the knowledge and attitude of healthcare workers, hospitals should consider offering educational upgrades, hosting educational events like seminars, conferences, webinars, and campaigns, and ensuring comprehensive coverage of the topic in medical curricula.

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Transmission pathways and personal protective equipment requirement for mpox clade Ib lineage: nothing new on this front

Decousser,

Keita-Perse,

Aho Glele

et al. 2024

Journal of Hospital Infection

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Healthcare worker protection against mpox contamination: position paper of the French Society for Hospital Hygiene

Cited by 4 publications

References 43 publications

Challenges and Counteracting Strategies Including Optimum Health Service Practices for Frontline Nurses During the Mpox Outbreak and Futuristic Vision

Challenges and Counteracting Strategies Including Optimum Health Service Practices for Frontline Nurses During the Mpox Outbreak and Futuristic Vision

Knowledge, Attitude and Associated Factors of Monkeypox Infection Among Healthcare Workers in Injibara General Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia

Transmission pathways and personal protective equipment requirement for mpox clade Ib lineage: nothing new on this front

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