Powered by OpenAIRE graph
Found an issue? Give us feedback
image/svg+xml art designer at PLoS, modified by Wikipedia users Nina, Beao, JakobVoss, and AnonMoos Open Access logo, converted into svg, designed by PLoS. This version with transparent background. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Open_Access_logo_PLoS_white.svg art designer at PLoS, modified by Wikipedia users Nina, Beao, JakobVoss, and AnonMoos http://www.plos.org/ ZENODOarrow_drop_down
image/svg+xml art designer at PLoS, modified by Wikipedia users Nina, Beao, JakobVoss, and AnonMoos Open Access logo, converted into svg, designed by PLoS. This version with transparent background. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Open_Access_logo_PLoS_white.svg art designer at PLoS, modified by Wikipedia users Nina, Beao, JakobVoss, and AnonMoos http://www.plos.org/
ZENODO
Conference object . 2020
License: CC BY
Data sources: Datacite
image/svg+xml art designer at PLoS, modified by Wikipedia users Nina, Beao, JakobVoss, and AnonMoos Open Access logo, converted into svg, designed by PLoS. This version with transparent background. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Open_Access_logo_PLoS_white.svg art designer at PLoS, modified by Wikipedia users Nina, Beao, JakobVoss, and AnonMoos http://www.plos.org/
ZENODO
Other literature type . 2020
License: CC BY
Data sources: ZENODO
image/svg+xml art designer at PLoS, modified by Wikipedia users Nina, Beao, JakobVoss, and AnonMoos Open Access logo, converted into svg, designed by PLoS. This version with transparent background. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Open_Access_logo_PLoS_white.svg art designer at PLoS, modified by Wikipedia users Nina, Beao, JakobVoss, and AnonMoos http://www.plos.org/
ZENODO
Conference object . 2020
License: CC BY
Data sources: Datacite
versions View all 2 versions
addClaim

Prevalence of seroconversion of COVID-19 among healthcare worker in Hospital Queen Elizabeth II

Authors: How, Yen Chia; Sahrin Bin Saharudin; Jam, Emelyne Bani Anak; Gridhari Nath; Sherhan, Wan; Pamini Pilai; Teoh Eu Vin; +2 Authors

Prevalence of seroconversion of COVID-19 among healthcare worker in Hospital Queen Elizabeth II

Abstract

Introduction Health care workers (HCW) are at high risk of contracting the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) with reported infection rates between 1.1 to 4%1,2 . We aim to determine the COVID-19 seroconversion rate using HEALGEN COVID-19 Immunoglobulin G and M (IgG/ IgM) rapid tests among HCW in Hospital Queen Elizabeth II (HQEII), Sabah. Materials and Methods Cross-sectional study using convenience sampling. All HCW who underwent screening for COVID-19 via Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) in HQE II between 24 April to 3 July 2020 were approached for recruitment. Agreeable subjects were given a questionnaire to answer and underwent the antibody rapid test before the scheduled RT-PCR test. Results Total 727 HWCs were recruited in Hospital Queen Elizabeth II. Out of 727, there were 1.1% (n=8) HCWs tested positive via IgG or RT-PCR. There were 0.7%(n=5) tested Ig G positive, 0.3% (n=2) tested RT-PCR positive, 0.1% (n=1) tested positive of IgG and RT-PCR. Non were IgM Positive (Table 2). None of the HCWs who tested IgG or RT-PCR positive have history of travel for past 2 months. Of the eight positive cases, one head anosmia while other were asymptomatic. None of the HCWs who tested IgG or RT-PCR positive have history of travel for past 2 months. Of the eight positive cases, one head anosmia while other were asymptomatic. Discussion and Conclusion Our study showed, low COVID-19 seroconversion rate among HCWs who did not exhibit typical symptoms of COVID-19. These findings support the need to continually adhere to preventive measures already in place such as social distancing, avoiding crowded areas, and adequate personal protective equipment especially within the healthcare setting to prevent further outbreaks.

Related Organizations
Keywords

Coronavirus, Hospital Queen Elizabeth II, Seroconversion, Prevalence, Healthcare Workers, COVID-19

  • BIP!
    Impact byBIP!
    selected citations
    These citations are derived from selected sources.
    This is an alternative to the "Influence" indicator, which also reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).
    0
    popularity
    This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network.
    Average
    influence
    This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).
    Average
    impulse
    This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network.
    Average
    OpenAIRE UsageCounts
    Usage byUsageCounts
    visibility views 2
    download downloads 2
  • 2
    views
    2
    downloads
    Powered byOpenAIRE UsageCounts
Powered by OpenAIRE graph
Found an issue? Give us feedback
visibility
download
selected citations
These citations are derived from selected sources.
This is an alternative to the "Influence" indicator, which also reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).
BIP!Citations provided by BIP!
popularity
This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network.
BIP!Popularity provided by BIP!
influence
This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).
BIP!Influence provided by BIP!
impulse
This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network.
BIP!Impulse provided by BIP!
views
OpenAIRE UsageCountsViews provided by UsageCounts
downloads
OpenAIRE UsageCountsDownloads provided by UsageCounts
0
Average
Average
Average
2
2
Green
Related to Research communities