Safety of health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond: piloting WHO framework in Iran.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Health Workers Safety (HWS) is a global health priority and essential at all times, in stable situations, in emergencies, in disease epidemics or pandemics. This study aimed to assess HWS during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2022 in east Azerbaijan province, Iran. HWS was assessed based on 22 indicators suggested by WHO EMRO. We selected 15 PHC facilities and six wards from two hospitals randomly. Data collected (qualitative and quantitative) using national digital health records, staff records, and indicator-specific tools. In addition to measuring the indicator's value, the indicators' feasibility was also assessed. Descriptive and inferential statistics with SPSS-16 were used for data analysis.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Tabrizi JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11806829 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature