Journal of Isfahan Medical School

Journal of Isfahan Medical School

A Review of Environmental Factors for the Spread of Coronavirus and the Role of Expert Healthcare Workers in Prevention

Document Type : Review Article

Authors
Marzieh Akbari 1
Rouhullah Dehghani 2
Fatemeh Hammamian-Zavareh 1
1 Department of Environmental Health, School of Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
2 Professor, Social Determinants of Health Research Center AND Department of Environmental Health, School of Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
10.22122/jims.v39i646.14380
Abstract
Background: Coronavirus has a high transmissibility, and there are various ways to transmit it. Health forces must consider all possible routes of transmission. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the role of environmental factors in the spread of coronavirus.Methods: This study was a systematic review. The articles were first selected according to the title related to the research objectives; then the abstract of the study articles and related articles were separated. Finally, after a thorough review of the articles, research related to the objectives of this study was selected. A total of 245 review sources were selected, and finally 63 sources were entered the study.Findings: The coronavirus can be transmitted in different ways. Inanimate surfaces, water and sewage, air, and contaminated hands are important in this regard. The corona virus may remain in the contaminated water of the carrier for days to weeks. The highest concentration of corona virus was in the room air of infected patients. The coronavirus stays in the water contaminated with the corona carrier for a long time, and may be transmitted to other people.Conclusion: Proper ventilation, disinfection of public places, observance of social distance, attention to water and waste hygiene, and personal hygiene should be considered to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Attention to prevention is the main concern of healthcare workers, and more attention should be paid to the role of them as the main lever in prevention.
Keywords
Health
Coronavirus
Transmission
Environmental impacts
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Journal of Isfahan Medical School
Volume 39, Issue 646 - Serial Number 646
September and October 2022
Pages 798-807

  • Receive Date 02 August 2021
  • Accept Date 06 April 2022