Prevalence of COVID-19 and associated factors among healthcare workers in the war-torn Tigray, Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has put an enormous encumbrance on the healthcare system and healthcare workers (HCWs) worldwide, particularly in war-torn areas. As the world strives to end the pandemic, knowing the magnitude of the infection and its contributing factors in fragile settings is critical to prevent further waves of the pandemic.

Methods

Using rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs), a facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the prevalence of COVID-19 and its associated factors. The study was conducted among 326 unvaccinated HCWs in two hospitals in Tigray, Ethiopia from. The study period was from June 26 to December 31, 2021. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the characteristics of study participants and the magnitude of

SUBMITTER: Abera BT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11581278 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature