articleHeadache The Journal of Head and Face PainMar 31, 2020BRONZE OA

Headaches Associated With Personal Protective Equipment – A Cross‐Sectional Study Among Frontline Healthcare Workers During COVID‐19

JOJonathan OngBCBharatendu ChandraYGYihui GohJZJonathan Zhe Ying TangKWKenneth W.X. Sooi

National University of Singapore · National University Hospital

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Abstract

Background

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an emerging infectious disease of pandemic proportions. Healthcare workers in Singapore working in high-risk areas were mandated to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as N95 face mask and protective eyewear while attending to patients.

Objectives

We sought to determine the risk factors associated with the development of de novo PPE-associated headaches as well as the perceived impact of these headaches on their personal health and work performance. The impact of COVID-19 on pre-existing headache disorders was also investigated.

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Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Headaches
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Cross-sectional study
  • Health care
  • Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
  • Disease
  • Infectious disease (medical specialty)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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