Characterization of the Perception of Occupational Risks of Health Personnel Associated with the Use of Personal Protective Equipment in Covid-19 in a Public Hospital

Abstract

The research favors characterizing how the occupational risks of health personnel are perceived and the association with the use of personal protective equipment in Covid-19 in a public hospital, where in this time of pandemic, occupational risks are characterized and how they influence in the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), the versatility of suppliers in creating new protection elements. The objective was to determine the relationship between perception of occupational risks and the use of personal protective equipment in covid-19 in health personnel. The methodology was a correlational study, with a quantitative approach. As instruments, the occupational risk assessment of health personnel and the level of personal protective equipment were used; applied to a sample of 30 (health personnel) from a public hospital. The results were the findings perceived by health personnel. When evaluating correlation using Spearman's R, a significant relationship was found between the level of occupational hazards and the use of personal protective equipment (r = 0.498; p≤0.001). The conclusions were that there is a positive and significant relationship between the perception of occupational risks and the use of personal protective equipment in the health personnel of a public hospital. The usefulness was to demonstrate the influence of occupational health risks, it is important to develop new designs in the use of personal protective equipment. This helps health personnel with better protective equipment.