Knowledge attitudes and practices of healthcare workers on respirator fit testing and PAPR use at a university medical center

Abstract Particularly during an epidemic of infectious diseases, worker safety in healthcare depends critically on respirator fit testing and the usage of powered air-purifying respirators (PAPR). Reducing hazards requires ensuring healthcare professionals’ (HCW) knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors...

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Published in:	Scientific Reports
Main Authors:	Fatimah Alshahrani, Abba Elgujja, Lulwa Alabdan, Jaser S. Alharbi, Ali A. Rabaan, Ibrahim Alzayid, Mohammed Alasiri, Khalid Faqihi, Samih Alanazi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nature Portfolio 2025-07-01
Subjects:	Respirator fit testing Powered Air-Purifying respirator (PAPR) Healthcare professionals Compliance Knowledge Attitudes
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-12507-4