Healthcare Workers' Vulnerability to SARS-CoV-2 in Western Romania: A Study on Incidence and Risk Factors for Non-Vaccination and Reinfection.
Emanuela-Georgiana Gal-NădășanIrina-Maria PopescuLuminita Mirela BaditoiuNorbert Gal-NădășanFlavius CiocaEmilian Damian PopoviciAnca-Raluca DinuFlorin George HorhatMădălin-Marius MarganDan Dumitru VulcănescuAndrei AnghelCătălin MarianIonuț Dragoș CăpraruPublished in: International journal of general medicine (2023)
Despite over 70% vaccination coverage among all studied medical personnel categories, there was low adherence to repeat doses of vaccination, particularly among medium and auxiliary staff. The study highlighted a distinct necessity for enhanced training on preventive behaviours and targeted prevention/control strategies for all professional groups interacting with patients, including caretakers, ambulance workers, receptionists, physiotherapists, and psychologists.