Influence of COVID-19 on the Activities of Bank Employees in Conakry in 2021

Habib Toure; Bocar Baïla Diédhiou; Cheik Amadou Toure; Hassane Bah

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Influence of COVID-19 on the Activities of Bank Employees in Conakry in 2021

Habib Toure, Bocar Baïla Diédhiou, Cheik Amadou Toure, Hassane Bah

Published in Central African Journal of Public Health (Volume 9, Issue 4)

Received: 24 July 2023 Accepted: 10 August 2023 Published: 22 August 2023

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Introduction: COVID-19 is an emerging contagious disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 that appeared in China in December 2019. The exponential progression of this disease led the WHO to declare a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on January 30, 2020, which was requalified as a pandemic on March 11, 2021. This unprecedented global health crisis has affected all populations and all sectors of professional activity. It has affected business operations to varying degrees, with closures, layoffs, activity limitations, structural reorganizations and the promotion of home working (telecommuting) to limit the spread of the virus. Methodology: This was a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study lasting seven (07) months from November 25, 2020 to June 27, 2021. Eighteen banks in the city of Conakry were targeted for the study. Results: This descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study was carried out in thirteen (13) bank head offices located in the commune of Kaloum over a 7-month period from November 25, 2020 to June 27, 2021. Of the 2,500 bank employees, only 875 consented to the study, representing a 35% participation rate. 62.1% of bankers versus 18.6% teleworked, and 55.8% of employees claimed to be overworked. Conclusion: the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the banking sector, with COVID-19 prevalence at 20.9% and absenteeism at 13.6%. Shift work was the predominant mode of work for 62.1% of bankers, compared with 18.6% teleworking, and 55.8% of employees claimed to be overworked. In addition, 67.6% of bankers had a good attitude and knowledge of COVID-19, and 9.9% of bankers consented to COVID-19 vaccination. Non-respect of physical distancing by employees during breaks, meetings or group work, absence of distancing markings for customers, absence of disinfection, hugging and contact time with customers were the factors impacting COVID-19 transmission in the banking environment.

Published in	Central African Journal of Public Health (Volume 9, Issue 4)
DOI	10.11648/j.cajph.20230904.13
Page(s)	113-116
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COVID-19, Banking Activities, Influence, Conakry

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Habib Toure; Bocar Baïla Diédhiou; Cheik Amadou Toure; Hassane Bah. Influence of COVID-19 on the Activities of Bank Employees in Conakry in 2021. Cent. Afr. J. Public Health 2023, 9(4), 113-116. doi: 10.11648/j.cajph.20230904.13

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Habib Toure, Bocar Baïla Diédhiou, Cheik Amadou Toure, Hassane Bah. Influence of COVID-19 on the Activities of Bank Employees in Conakry in 2021. Cent Afr J Public Health. 2023;9(4):113-116. doi: 10.11648/j.cajph.20230904.13

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Habib Toure

Department of Occupational and Legal Medicine, University Gamal Abdel Nasser, Conakry, Guinea
Bocar Baïla Diédhiou

Department of Occupational and Legal Medicine, University Cheikh Anta Diop, Dakar, Senegal
Cheik Amadou Toure

Department of Occupational and Legal Medicine, University Gamal Abdel Nasser, Conakry, Guinea
Hassane Bah

Department of Occupational and Legal Medicine, University Gamal Abdel Nasser, Conakry, Guinea

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