Banca de DEFESA: MARINA GABRIELA MEDEIROS DE MOURA

Uma banca de DEFESA de MESTRADO foi cadastrada pelo programa.
STUDENT : MARINA GABRIELA MEDEIROS DE MOURA
DATE: 16/04/2021
TIME: 14:00
LOCAL: Webconferência
TITLE:

RISKS AND MEASURES FOR THE PROTECTION OF WORKERS IN A SARS-COV-2 DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY

KEY WORDS:

Coronavirus infections. Clinical Laboratory Techniques. Occupational Risks. Occupational Health.

PAGES: 75
BIG AREA: Ciências da Saúde
AREA: Saúde Coletiva
SUMMARY:

COVID-19 is a communicable and potentially serious respiratory disease that became a pandemic in March 2020. Early detection and rapid diagnosis, preferably with RTPCR, are essential to prevent transmission and provide supportive care in a timely manner. It is necessary for health laboratories to use appropriate biosafety practices, in order to avoid occupational contamination with SARS-CoV-2 and thus guarantee the health and safety of this workforce so important in facing the pandemic. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the conceptions of professionals who work in a reference laboratory for the diagnosis of COVID-19 on occupational risks of contamination by the new coronavirus and what are the protection and prevention measures adopted. This is a descriptive study, with a qualitative approach carried out at the Institute of Tropical Medicine of the State of Rio Grande do Norte. The study population consisted of 13 workers from the IMT RN laboratory. The instrument used for data collection was a semi-structured interview script. The data analysis of the sociodemographic questionnaires was developed using descriptive analysis, which was presented in the form of tables and graphs. The data related to the subjective questions were transcribed and categorized with the aid of the IRAMUTEQ software. The results demonstrate that professionals recognize the risk of contamination at work as existing and real. They understand the types of risks to which they are exposed and the ways of contamination. There was consensus on how to prevent contamination and minimize occupational risk, based on the correct use of PPE and CPE. The workers described the PPE used, demonstrating knowledge, mastery of the techniques, reported access to training and qualification offered both by the institution and sought by them. There was no mention of the quantity or unsatisfactory quality of PPE. It was observed that the intense work hours and increased workload that were necessary, insufficient human resources, haste, tiredness, physical and mental exhaustion were brought up as factors that can increase the risk of contamination. The personal measures taken outside the work environment to avoid contamination have been described, based on personal hygiene, social distance, wearing masks, cleaning and disinfecting possible fomites taken from work to home. The interviewees showed, in general, satisfaction with the work environment, with statements showing contentment for working in an environment considered safe, as well as pleasure in contributing with their own work and expertise, in such a complex and challenging moment for which humanity has been passing. It is concluded that the research brings contributions to the literature corroborating for future studies, as it enables knowledge about this work reality, from the perspective of the workers themselves. The much-needed testing laboratory was evidenced in this study from the reports of its workers, in the most reliable way possible, thus supporting the proposition of promising strategies for improving the living and working conditions of these professionals.

BANKING MEMBERS:
Presidente - 2724246 - CECILIA NOGUEIRA VALENCA
Interno - 1674532 - DIMITRI TAURINO GUEDES
Externo à Instituição - ALEXSANDRO SILVA COURA - UEPB