Prävalenz von Hautirritationen bei Pflegekräften durch das Verwenden von persönlicher Schutzausrüstung während der COVID-19-Pandemie

Prevention of adverse skin reactions among nursing staff through the use personal protective equipment during COVID-19 pandemic Objectives: The aim study was to investigate prevalence and influencing factors for (ASR) due occupational PPE in Germany pandemic. Methods: uses a mixed methods design. A focus group created with experts from field healthcare, an online survey then carried out staff. Influencing were identified using multivariate logistic regression via odds ratios 95 % confidence intervals. Results: total 2274 took part survey, 1967 included analysis. ASR 61 %, great majority subjects reporting having developed at least one reaction on face (94 %). Statistically significant predictors more frequent developing new wearing FFP masks four or hours, being female younger, known contact allergies. pre-existing disease had effect. Conclusions: PPE-related underlines necessity targeted preventive measures situation. Keywords: healthcare worker – (PPE)