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Hesitancy and Refusal of the COVID-19 Vaccine Among Healthcare Professionals: A...
Teófilo, Vanessa; Amaro, Joana; Matos, Pedro; Pinho, Paulo; Moreira, Salomé; Ribeiro, Rui; Miller, Mariana; Pinelas, Sofia; Silva, FilipaIntroduction: Vaccine hesitancy is recognized by the World Health Organization as a major global health threat. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, this issue has taken on unique dimensions. Healthcare professionals are considered one of the most reliable sources of information regarding vaccination. Their stance on immunization is a determining factor in their likelihood to recommend it to others, with po...
Two Scabies Outbreaks at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Portugal
Gomes, Nuno; Guedes, Pedro Moura; Norton, Pedro; Azevedo, Filomena; Lisboa, CármenIntroduction: Scabies outbreaks in healthcare institutions are an emerging problem. To determine the best management strategy is a topical matter. We analyzed two hospital scabies outbreaks and reviewed the management strategy of institutional scabies outbreaks.Material and Methods: We performed an observational retrospective study of two independent scabies outbreaks that occurred in a Portuguese tertiary hosp...
Assessment risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders according to the RULA...
Santos, Paula Clara; Lopes, Sofia; Silva, Vanessa; Norton, Pedro; Amaro, João; Mesquita, CristinaIn what concerns Occupational Health, the most recurrent injuries are musculoskeletal disorders, which are frequently associated with risk factors, such as, repetition of the task and handling of loads. Among health professionals, nurses are the most affected.
Prevalence and Determinants of Bullying Among Health Care Workers in Portugal
Norton, Pedro; Costa, Viviana; Teixeira, Joel; Azevedo, Ana; Roma-Torres, António; Amaro, Joana; Cunha, LilianaBullying is defined as systematic exposure to humiliation as well as hostile and violent behaviors against one or more individuals. These behaviors are a serious, growing problem, which affects a significant proportion of health care professionals. To support the hospital's risk management policy, a cross-sectional study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of bullying in this institution and identify the...
Water quality supply in a Portuguese teaching hospital: monitoring and studies ...
Norton, Pedro; Amaro, Joana; Martins, Natália; Vieira Da Silva, ManuelaSurveillance of drinking water quality is extremely important to human health, assuming greater relevance in hospital environments, especially to those individuals who are immunocompromised. This study is aimed to determine the effect of increasing free chlorine (Cl) concentration in a hospital water network in regard to water quality monitoring and microbial growth control, between 2010 and 2013 in Porto. The ...
Avaliação da concentração de gases anestésicos no Hospital de S.João
Norton, Maria; Norton, Pedro; Xará, Daniela; Pina, FátimaIntrodução: Os efeitos adversos para a saúde pela exposição ocupacional a gases anestésicos permanecem controversos. Recomendam-se valores limite de exposição para minimizar possíveis riscos para a saúde dos profissionais. O nosso objetivo foi avaliar a concentração de gases anestésicos no ar ambiente em diferentes locais no Hospital de S. João durante um período de 7 anos. Material e Métodos: Efectuou-se monit...