Respiratory infection prevention: perceptions, barriers and facilitators after SARS-CoV-2.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Respiratory hygiene, especially in context of COVID-19, is of upmost importance. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) play an important role in the prevention of infections. Their perceptions of the subject are needed to tailor effective communication and training on prevention.

Methods

20 French HCPs were questioned about their perceptions on respiratory hygiene and infections, by the means of recorded semi-structured interviews and a focus group. The interviews and focus group were transcribed then analysed through lexicometric and thematic content analyses.

Results

HCP discourse revolved around the use of face masks, the prevention and the characteristics of respiratory infections and the means to prevent them.COVID-19 excepted, HCPs considered respiratory in

SUBMITTER: Calcagni N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9420707 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature