Factores asociados a la infección por SARS-COV 2 en profesionales de salud que atienden población pediátrica Thesis

short description

  • Postgraduate thesis

Thesis author

  • Jiménez Romero, Daniela
  • Sánchez Mantilla, María Claudia

external tutor

  • Gutierrez Tobar, Ivan Felipe

abstract

  • Background: Given the importance and global impact of SARS COV-2 infection and the scant information in the pediatric population, it is necessary to estimate the characteristics related to infection by this virus in health personnel who care for the pediatric population at the Children's Clinic. Colsubsidio in Bogotá during March 2020 and May 2021. Methodology: Observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study with an analytical component. The population corresponded to health personnel from the Colsubsidio Children's Clinic that cares for the pediatric population. 135 workers were included voluntarily from the invitation sent to all health personnel. Information was collected on the characteristics of health workers; use and type of PPE and positive tests for SARS COV-2. The description of the information was carried out using absolute and relative frequencies for qualitative variables and summary measures defined from the normality of the quantitative variables, for the bivariate analysis the X2 y test was used. Results: It was possible to determine the sociodemographic characteristics of the population, finding that the majority were nurses, women, with a median age of 32 years. On the other hand, the use of PPE during patient care was evaluated. Conclusion: The associated factors were explored, and no significant association was found between the positivity of SARS COV 2 infection with any variable in the health personnel of the Colsubsidio Children's Clinic.

publication date

  • July 11, 2023 5:15 PM

keywords

  • Health professionals
  • Nurse
  • Pediatric patients
  • Pediatricians
  • Personal protection elements
  • SARS COV 2

Document Id

  • 1eead02b-1886-4b96-a81c-9b893529be6c