The Effect of COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Testing in Education on Early Detection and Prevention of Epidemics: A Faculty Example from Trakya University

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dc.authoridERYILDIZ, Canan/0000-0002-9095-4590
dc.authoridEKUKLU, GALIP/0000-0002-8915-6970
dc.authoridDavarci, Pinar Zehra/0000-0002-7709-8240
dc.contributor.authorDavarci, Ismail
dc.contributor.authorEryildiz, Canan
dc.contributor.authorMert, Habibe Tulin Elmaslar
dc.contributor.authorDavarci, Pinar Zehra
dc.contributor.authorHatipoglu, Osman Nuri
dc.contributor.authorKirilmaz, Eda
dc.contributor.authorEkuklu, Galip
dc.date.accessioned2024-06-12T10:58:42Z
dc.date.available2024-06-12T10:58:42Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.departmentTrakya Üniversitesien_US
dc.description.abstractIntroduction: To ensure the safe continuation of face-to-face education, there is ongoing discussion regarding the routine use of easily applicable tests. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of the COVID-19 rapid antigen tests in the early diagnosis of COVID19 cases among university students studying face-to-face. Materials and Methods: Our study spanned a duration of eight weeks and included students from three different departments within a faculty. The first group of students underwent rapid antigen tests twice a week, with positive results confirmed by PCR testing. The second group was visited twice a week, and students displaying symptoms underwent both rapid antigen and PCR tests. The third group was monitored solely through the use of Hayat Eve Sigar (Life Fits Into Home) codes. To identify asymptomatic cases and students who did not report their symptoms in the second group, all volunteers on the final day of the study underwent screening using rapid antigen tests. The groups were compared based on the obtained results, and a questionnaire was administered to the students during each visit. This approach allowed for the investigation of factors associated with positive cases.Results: A total of 274 students participated in our study, with 114 (41.6%) in the first group, 96 (35.0%) in the second group, and 64 (23.4%) in the third group. The rate of detecting the cases in the first group was significantly higher than in the second and third Conclusion: The obtained findings indicate that COVID-19 rapid antigen tests, as mentioned, can serve as a screening tool for the early detection of cases and prevention of further spread among students during face-to-face education. These results align with the criteria established by international organizations and epidemiological standards. By screening all participating students, the potential for bias is minimized, enabling the identification of asymptomatic individuals who may unknowingly transmit the virus.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipHealth Management, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, and Audiology Departmentsen_US
dc.description.sponsorshipWe would like to express our gratitude to the members of the Trakya University Scientific Research Projects Commission, including Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aysu ZEK & Idot;OGLU, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sevgi OEZD & Idot;NC, Assist. Prof. Guelnur OEZTUERK, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erdogan BULUT as well as the students of the Health Management, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, and Audiology Departments.en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.5578/flora.20239712
dc.identifier.endpage432en_US
dc.identifier.issn1300-932X
dc.identifier.issn2602-2842
dc.identifier.issue3en_US
dc.identifier.startpage421en_US
dc.identifier.trdizinid1203876en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.5578/flora.20239712
dc.identifier.urihttps://search.trdizin.gov.tr/yayin/detay/1203876
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14551/20169
dc.identifier.volume28en_US
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001085015100010en_US
dc.identifier.wosqualityN/Aen_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Scienceen_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakTR-Dizinen_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherBilimsel Tip Yayinevien_US
dc.relation.ispartofFlora Infeksiyon Hastaliklari Ve Klinik Mikrobiyoloji Dergisien_US
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanıen_US
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessen_US
dc.subjectCOVID-19en_US
dc.subjectEducationen_US
dc.subjectRapid Antigen Testingen_US
dc.subjectSARS-Cov-2en_US
dc.subjectSurveillanceen_US
dc.titleThe Effect of COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Testing in Education on Early Detection and Prevention of Epidemics: A Faculty Example from Trakya Universityen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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