@proceedings{Tavares_A-2021_6465,
title = {Assessment and impact of the risk of exposure of Portuguese biomedical scientists in the context of COVID-19: an exploratory study},
author = {Tavares, A. and Bellém, F. and Abreu, R. and Leitão, C. and Medeiros, N. and Calmeiro, L.},
month = {jan},
year = {2021},
abstract = {The purpose of this study was to assess Biomedical Scientists’ risk of COVID-19 exposure and stress appraisals concerning contact with infected patients. The 233 participants (76.4% females) completed online versions of the WHO’s Risk Assessment and Management of Exposure Survey and the Stress Appraisal Measure. Participants worked mainly in outpatient settings (45%), and in emergency services (28%). 22.9% of participants were exposed to COVID-19 via the community vector, and 39% through occupational exposure. Although 94.9% reported using personal protective equipment, 83.6% were at high risk of infection. Participants reported moderate perceptions of stress and threat, but also moderate perceptions of control over the situation.},
journal = {The 3rd International Electronic Conference on Environmental Research and Public Health —Public Health Issues in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic},
publisher = {MDPI},
url = {https://publichealthscotland.scot/id/6465},
}
