Journal of Community & Public Health Nursing
Open Access

Abstract

Abstract Over the past 20 years, the world has experienced several outbreaks of infectious diseases characterized by high speed of transmission, such as a currently with the infectious disease outbreak called COVID-19. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of COVID-19 among healthcare workers; to describe the means of prevention used by these nursing staff and to determine the behavior and attitude towards the disease of these nursing staff of the University Clinics of Lubumbashi. Methods This is a descriptive cross-sectional study from January 1, 2021 to June 31, 2021 among all healthcare providers (doctors and nurses) working at the University Clinics of Lubumbashi. Results Out of 391 caregivers surveyed, including 246 doctors and 145 nurses, we observed a prevalence of 10.99% that is43 caregivers, including 28 doctors, i.e. 65.12% and 15 Nurses or 34.88% whose average age was 40 �±6 years, with a predominance of men (56%)that is sex ratio of 1.26 in favor of men. It is important to note that Most cases were diagnose clinically, i.e. 62.79% of cases.The saliva droplets were the mode of contamination of Covid-19the Most experienced by caregivers with 58.14%, followed by physical contact with a rat�© of 39.53%. The wearing of mask and hydro-alcoholic friction were the most cited by caregivers as the most effective means of prevention, which they applied and advised patients. Most of the caregivers were subjected to chloroquine and azythromycin, the others admitted to using the traditional treatment of inhaling the vapors of several wild leaves and trees, in particular: lemon, Mango Is about the out come of the disease, almost -all of the nursing staff were cured, i.e. 97.67% of cases. Conclusion The prevalence of covid-19 disease among caregivers was 10.99%, however it is observed that active screening was not carried out and the cases observed presented almost all of the clinical signs and the clinical diagnosis was used for all cases, hence its under estimation. It would be important to regularly screen exposed caregivers and make personal protective Equipment regularly available and monitor barrier measures. Keywords: Pr�©valence, Nursing Staff, Covid-19.

Biography

Mbutshu Lukuke Hendrick completed his doctorate at the age of 47 years at Lubumbashi University, where he is Associate Professor of hospital hygiene at the Public Health School of the same university. He has published more than 25 articles in Pan African, Asian, European and American journals.