Maintaining essential healthcare services in Addis Ababa during COVID-19: A qualitative study. by Esete Habtemariam Fenta, Berhan Tassew, Admas Abera, Firmaye Bogale Wolde, Meseret Legesse, Justin Pulford, Siobhan Mor, Mirgissa Kaba

“…The primary challenges encountered were burnout of the health workforce and a shortage of personal protective equipment.<h4>Conclusion</h4>COVID-19 has affected the delivery of essential health services in multifaceted ways. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of depression, anxiety, and burnout among Egyptian house officers during the COVID-19 pandemic by Asmaa Sayed, Marwa Ahmed, Inas El Sayed, Saeed Soliman, Karim Ali, Saged Elsherbiney, Alaaelrahman Shahib, Samar Fares

“…Having a good personal protective equipment attitude was a significant predictor of both anxiety and burnout. …”
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Relationships among health, safety and environment (HSE) factors and the radiation received and incidence of cancer among the radiologic technologists by Mohammad Ghanbari, Reza Dehghanzadeh, Pejman Azmoon, George Bakhturidze

“…Higher scores on metrics such as individual dosimeter usage, adherence to proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), equipment safety checks, device leak testing, presence of safety warnings, and attention to HSE issues were associated with reduced radiation exposure and fewer doses received by participants. …”
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Study of tomato growers' cultural practices and risks associated with the unreasoned use of chemical inputs in the Adamawa Region, Cameroon by Ramsès Tsala, Zacharie Bounyahré Mounkéné, Gaston Dimitri Amia, Maïmouna Abba, Lucien Tatchum Tchuenteu, Clautilde Megueni

“…On average, 93% of growers use chemical inputs; 83% of these growers do not respect the approved doses of these products, and around 82% of growers do not provide themselves with Personal Protective Equipment. Finally, a non-negligible proportion (over 50% in total) do not respect re-entry times after application of agricultural chemicals. …”
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Factors that influence worker behavior towards occupational safety and health using the SEM-PLS method at PT. Industri Kapal Indonesia (Persero) Makassar by Yan Herdianzah, A. Dwi Wahyuni P, Arfandi Ahmad, Aulia Marista Dewi Chantika, Anis Saleh, Asrul Fole, Nur Ihwan Safutra

“…The company is advised to uphold and enhance the implementation of Standard Operational Procedures about Occupational Safety and Health (K3) while also ensuring the continuous provision of comprehensive Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all employees…”
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Positive Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Public Health Measures on Healthcare by Hung Eun Hoo, Hong Chuan Loh, Alan Swee Hock Ch’ng, Fan Kee Hoo, Irene Looi

“…The acceptance rate for the use of personal protective equipment, such as face masks, has been remarkable. …”
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Efficacy of SG Shield in reducing droplet contamination during collection of oropharyngeal swab culture specimens by Phui-Sze Angie Au-Yong, Xuanxuan Chen, Wen Hao Low, Keen Chong Chau, Stephanie Fook-Chong, Shariq Ali Khan

“…Incorrectly doffing personal protective equipment (PPE) increases the risk of transmission. …”
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EBOLA AND COVID-19 EPIDEMICS: A DISCOURSE ON NIGERIA’S FOREIGN POLICY RESPONSES by BARILEDUM KIA, CALISTUS N DUMLE

“…Its attracted $125 million, and more than 4 million doses of covid vaccine, 200 ventilators, personal protective equipment, and collaborated with the US to provide rapid response team. …”
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Recent Engineering Applications for Noise Reduction in an Automotive Industry by Berkay Uğur, Ender Pak, Ülge Taş

“…The paper aimed to improve the quality of the working environment by reducing the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and noise reduction. For this purpose, noise measure tools were used: a Svantec-type noise dosimeter and a sound level meter. …”
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Healthcare workers as a sentinel surveillance population in the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic by Indumathi Venkatachalam, Edwin Philip Conceicao, May Kyawt Aung, Molly Kue Bien How, Liang En Wee, Jean Xiang Ying Sim, Ban Hock Tan, Moi Lin Ling

“…HCW protection measures included clinical workflows and personal protective equipment developed and adapted to minimise the risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission. …”
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Dimensi SERVQUAL Pada Kualitas Layanan Satpol PP Kota Dumai Dalam Penertiban ODGJ by Widya Cancer Rusnita, Adlin Persada

“…Regarding responsiveness, the unit demonstrates commendable responsiveness; however, limited personnel and the absence of personal protective equipment (PPE) hinder operational efficiency. …”
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Pesticides Use Practice by Market Gardeners in Lome (Togo) by Aboudoulatif Diallo, Komi Zotchi, Povi Lawson-evi, Batomayena Bakoma, Essotolom Badjabaissi, Eklu-Gadegkeku Kwashie

“…Most gardeners (79, 2%) did not use personal protective equipment because of lack of resources for 81.6% of them. …”
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Strategies to Improve Patient Flow in the Emergency Department during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Narrative Review of Our Experience by Ali S. Al-Shareef, Azzah Al Jabarti, Kholoud A. Babkair, Maan Jamajom, Abduallah Bakhsh, Syed Sameer Aga

“…Moreover, examples of additional measures were substantial changes to shift schedules; rerouting ambulance crews with COVID patients to inpatient beds directly bypassing the ED; controlled use of personal protective equipment (PPE); and implementing appropriate COVID-19 screening tests. …”
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Traffic-related air pollutants (TRAP) in relation to respiratory symptoms among security guards by Muniandy Pravin, Abdul Aziz Nurhanim, Zainal Abidin Nur Balqishanis, Mohd Jamil Putri Anis, Ahnan Karthiga

“…Given this, implementing job rotations for security guards could minimize their exposure to pollutants over the long term, rather than solely focusing on raising awareness about the proper use of personal protective equipment.…”
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Standard of prevention for infectious diseases' prevention clinical trials during pandemics: learning lessons for global policies from biomedical HIV prevention clinical trials and... by Moréniké Oluwátóyìn Foláyan, Karine Dubé, Nicaise Ndembi, Nicaise Ndembi

“…When pre-exposure prophylaxis studies are conducted for healthcare workers and home carers, personal protective equipment should be provided. Regional and country level regulatory provisions on these issues can provide critical guidance for research design and implementation.…”
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The Case for Telemedicine from a Sustainability Perspective by Elisa SALA, Luisa BROGONZOLI, Marco DE BENEDICTIS, Maria Franca TOMASSI, Gabriella PAOLI, Mauro GIACOMINI

“…Furthermore, telemedicine also has the potential to decrease other environmental impacts, such as energy consumption in healthcare facilities and waste from personal protective equipment. From an economic perspective, telemedicine facilitates more efficient resource allocation, enhances system sustainability, and has thus the potential to reduce costs. …”
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Factors Affecting Compliance of Infection Control Measures among Dental Radiographers by Maram Alakhras, Dana S. Al-Mousa, Arwa Mahasneh, Amani G. AlSa’di

“…Compliance with infection control was evaluated with a self-administered questionnaire consisting of 33 questions related to vaccination, hand hygiene (HH), personal protective equipment (PPE), disinfection and sterilization, and use of surface barriers. …”
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The First Case of Candida auris Detection and Infection Control in a Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Child Patient in Guangxi, China by Yang L, Hong K, Luo J, Wang L, Zhang L, Jiang L, Peng Q, Guo J

“…We have implemented stringent infection control measures including personal protective equipment and treatment in a single room, and conducted regular surveillance screening of patients’ body surfaces, as well as those of related medical and logistics personnel, medical equipment, and surrounding environmental surfaces. …”
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Numerical and experimental analysis of body armor polymer penetration resistance against 7.62 mm bullet by Gebrewahid Asgedom, Kumlachew Yeneneh, Getu Tilahun, Besufekad Negash

“…This analysis demonstrates the potential of ECO-UHMWPE for lighter, more effective body armor, paving the way for next-generation personal protective equipment.…”
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Assessing food safety and hygiene practices in old age homes in Mangaung and Lejweleputswa regions, free state by Tshegofatso Nhabe, Ntsoaki J. Malebo

“…Non-compliance was observed in 5 facilities (35%), with key issues including inadequate handwashing facilities, limited access to hot water, and insufficient personal protective equipment. While 9 facilities (65%) adhered to food safety regulations, stricter enforcement of measures is necessary to ensure consistent adherence. …”
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