WORKERS CONFORMITY TOWARD PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT USE IN VARIOUS HEALTHCARE SETTING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Anita AR

Abstract

Background: The COVID-19 disease has nearly entered its second year of pandemicity and as its definitive cure remains indecisive, the use of PPE remains paramount as part of preventive and control measures Objective: This study aimed to determine associated factors towards adherence of PPE usage in various healthcare settings. Methods: A systematic review was conducted from January until May 2021. Based on multiple online databases (PubMed, Medline, Science Direct), 3 independent researchers evaluated the searches to identify relevant literature in line with selection criteria relating to study design, participants, and the intended outcome. Results: The review yielded 13 studies; all were cross-sectional where the adherence among healthcare workers ranged from 51.7% to 96.3%. The adherence during the COVID-19 pandemic were influenced by timeline, situational factor, donning and doffing practices. Barriers to conform were due to shortage of PPE supply, lack of knowledge, long duty hours, high patient workload. Conclusion: Multiple factors influences the adherence to PPE usage, and this remains a crucial area to be monitored in the current pandemic that has not shown sign that it’s going to end. The result may help with the strategies for maximizing the adherence and ultimately improving the safe work practices of healthcare workers.

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