Abstract
Objective By analyzing the predisposing factors for Ebora virus of medical personnel in Sierra Leone , and to explore the effective measures for prevention and control of infection .Methods A self-designed questionnaire , including general data , related knowledge of infectious disease , Ebola disinfection isolation skills, times of go out for non-work days, form of worship, family social number, etc.The inside and outside the hospital susceptible factors of the Ebola virus were analyzed .Results The secondary school education accounted for 43.69% in the Sierra Leone medical staff , which revealed a low education level .Only 25.29%of them had the knowledge related to the Ebola virus .14.94% had the knowledge of disinfection and isolation.85.06% medical staff went out more than 3 times for non-work days.70.11% people went to the church, and 62.07% lived in groups.Conclusions The knowledge level about predisposing factors for Ebora virus of medical personnel in Sierra Leone and the effective measures for prevention and control of infection was low.The medical personnel had weak protection consciousness and lack the knowledge of disinfection and isolation , which increased the chance of infection in the hospital .At the same time , the local social phenomenon , participation in social group activities more frequently , increased the rate of infection and the spread of Ebola . Key words: Ebola virus; Medical staff; Susceptible factors; Prevention and control measures
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