Seroprevalence of 2009 H1N1 Virus Infection and Self‐Reported Infection Control Practices Among Healthcare Professionals Following the First Outbreak in Bangkok, Thailand

Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses

Kulkanya Chokephaibulkit²  Susan Assanasen¹  Anucha Apisarnthanarak⁴  Yong Rongrungruang¹  Kanchana Kachintorn³  Yuwadee Tuntiwattanapibul³  Tepnimitr Judaeng³ 

[1] Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand;Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand;Division of Center for Nosocomial Infection Control, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand;Division of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand

关键词: 2009 H1N1 pandemic;    Thailand;    healthcare workers;    seroprevalence;    hemagglutination assay;   

DOI  :  10.1111/irv.12016

来源: Wiley

【 摘 要 】

Abstract

A serologic study with simultaneous self-administered questionnaire regarding infection control (IC) practices and other risks of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 (2009 H1N1) infection was performed approximately 1 month after the first outbreak among frontline healthcare professionals (HCPs). Of 256 HCPs, 33 (13%) were infected. Self-reported adherence to IC practices in >90% of exposure events was 82·1%, 73·8%, and 53·5% for use of hand hygiene, masks, and gloves, respectively. Visiting crowded public places during the outbreak was associated with acquiring infection (OR 3·1, P = 0·019). Amongst nurses, exposure to HCPs with influenza-like illness during the outbreak without wearing a mask was the only identified risk factor for infection (OR = 2·3, P = 0·039).

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