Publications by authors named "Gemma Tapias"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated SARS-CoV-2 antibody levels in healthcare workers (HCW) across four time points from June 2020 to November 2021, highlighting a significant increase in seropositivity over time.
- It found that the seropositivity rate in HCW rose from 11.8% to 28.4%, with high prevalence among nurses and nursing assistants, and identified close contact with COVID-19 cases as a major risk factor.
- Additionally, while 88.8% of HCW were vaccinated, antibody levels decreased significantly post-vaccination, particularly for those who received the Pfizer vaccine compared to Moderna, indicating varying levels of immunity and protection among the workforce.
Objective: To identify potential risk factors of occupational needlestick injuries that were not prevented despite adherence to standard precautions.
Patients And Method: Multicentre case control study. Cases were defined as any workers who reported a needlestick injury despite documented use of standard precautions.