Immune Response to COVID-19 Vaccination in Frontline Healthcare Workers

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(2), P. 199 - 199

Published: Feb. 15, 2024

This study evaluated the immune response to vaccination against COVID-19 in 534 healthcare frontline workers Vilnius, Lithuania. The incidence of was reduced significantly after started sector. SARS-CoV-2 antibodies were detected groups V–VII and this level found be effective preventing COVID-19. Sustained achieved two doses, which remained stable for up 6 months. After booster dose, antibody levels high an additional 12 Although decreased months, even lower provided protection Delta strain. dose distributed titer high-level groups, offering maximum at However, individuals with titers observed contract a months presence Omicron Unfortunately, did not provide new strain (the variant), posing risk infection. When comparing vaccinated participants without those COVID-19, change infected participants. Individuals comorbidities specific conditions had levels.

Language: Английский

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Would’ve, could’ve, should’ve: a cross-sectional investigation of whether and how healthcare staff’s working conditions and mental health symptoms have changed throughout 3 pandemic years

BMJ Open, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(3), P. e076712 - e076712

Published: March 1, 2024

Objectives Mental health and well-being of healthcare staff were majorly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Little attention has been devoted to role employers could choose play in mitigating long-term negative consequences how effective organisational measures taken perceived individual workers. This study aims investigate (1) whether professionals’ mental changed from second third pandemic year, (2) differences between professional groups (physicians, nurses, paramedics) identified previous studies persisted (3) job demands resources, for example, work culture employers’ measures, this situation. Design The employs an observational, cross-sectional design, using online survey. Setting participants was conducted mid-June mid-August 2022 among state-run private facilities, such as doctor’s practices, hospitals paramedic organisations, Germany Austria (n=421). Outcome We measured psychological strain ICD-10-based symptom checklist, well subjective importance stressors self-report questions. ICD-10 10th version International Statistical Classification Diseases Related Health Problems, a widely used standardized diagnostic manual. Results Psychological stayed relatively consistent, with nursing suffering most. While felt most affected structural issues (eg, shortages), far more likely be taking action against pandemic-specific lack protective gear). lowest when actions effective. Only 60% those severe enough symptoms require help had intentions seeking help, which is line past studies. help-seeking hesitancy also dependent on different facets culture. Conclusions Healthcare particular continue suffer aftermath However, while demands, pre-existing causing stress have remained uncombatted.

Language: Английский

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Longitudinal Insights into the Mental Health of Healthcare Workers: Emotional Shifts During Two Years of the COVID-19 Crisis

Brain Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(11), P. 1155 - 1155

Published: Nov. 19, 2024

Numerous studies have highlighted the prevalence of mental health disorders among healthcare professionals during COVID-19 pandemic, with varying indications emotional strain. This study compares psychological functioning workers at onset pandemic and two years later, offering a comprehensive assessment their status in evolving context COVID-19.

Language: Английский

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The Silent Burden: Investigating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Social Isolation Among Healthcare Workers During COVID-19

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(23), P. 2360 - 2360

Published: Nov. 25, 2024

: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the mental health of healthcare professionals, particularly nurses and paramedics. This study investigates prevalence Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) impact social ostracism on psychological distress among workers (HCWs) in Poland, with a focus exploring interplay between professional factors contributing to their stress.

Language: Английский

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Candida albicans Horizontal Transmission in COVID-19 Patients Hospitalized in Intensive Care Unit

Journal of Fungi, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(12), P. 864 - 864

Published: Dec. 13, 2024

Background: Invasive candidiasis is a predominant mycosis in hospitalized patients, and Candida albicans the species most often responsible for this infection. Most cases originate from endogenous mycobiota; therefore, strains can easily be transferred among hospital patients personnel. The aim of study was to assess possible horizontal transmission C. with severe COVID-19 infection requiring hospitalization intensive care unit. Methods: In total, 59 36 were collected blood lower-respiratory samples. genotyped using RAPD method OPA-18 primer (5′-AGCTGACCGT-3′). Antifungal susceptibility testing performed amphotericin B (AMB), fluconazole (FCZ), voriconazole (VCZ), anidulafungin (ANF) EUCAST method. Results: separated into 13 different groups according their pattern. Two clonal clusters 17 isolated 12 7 identified, followed by 6, 4, 8 5, 3 respectively. sensitive AMB, FCZ, VCZ, ANF, antifungal profiles similar all genetic clusters. Conclusions: Our indicates that spread horizontally. routes ward have not been explained due there being insufficient data. could caused unintentional pathogens medical

Language: Английский

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Influence of the coronavirus infectious disease 2019 pandemic on infectious disease practice and infection control in Japan: A web questionnaire survey

Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 30(1), P. 1 - 6

Published: Sept. 16, 2023

Language: Английский

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