COVID-Protect - Efficacy of Nrf2 activators for the prevention of cell damage in COVID-19 - Toxicity and efficacy studies subproject.

COVID-19 poses a great challenge for humanity and the health system whose functionality is of great importance. Due to the rapid spread of COVID-19, protective measures are essential. Healthcare workers are at forefront of exposure to infected and undiagnosed COVID-19 cases. Regardless of the pandemic, patients, especially the chronic ill, need medical advice. In this case, protection of employees in health care system is linked to specific requirements to avoid contagion and staff downtime and to ensure the functionality of the basic health care system. Recommendations for personal protective equipment can vary between public health authorities, which can contribute to uncertainty among healthcare workers. Knowledge is limited and reports of experiences are essential.There is a lack of direct information on experience, attitudes and the infection prevention of healthcare workers. Elicitations of health system worker´s experience, attitudes and personal protection of the use of masks, hygiene measures and vaccinations are required. The aim of this study is to determine the protection situation of general practitioners and employees of nursing homes. The knowledge and the experiences of practitioner´s protection help to uncover strengths and weaknesses and for guiding evidence-based protective measures in healthcare settings. Method: This mixed-method study will examine the protection situation of general practitioners and employees of nursing homes by executing semi-structured interviews and a survey.