Risk factors for the spread of microorganisms in daycare centers: an integrative literature review

Abstract

The aim of this study was to identify risk factors for the spread of microorganisms in daycare centers in the literature. Method: The sample was selected through access to the following databases: Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Information Literature (LILACS), Current Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Cochrane, Embase, Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MedLine / PubMed), Web of Science (WOS). Results: The final sample was 67 articles that indicate the risk of spreading microorganisms and infectious diseases among children in daycare centers depends on the characteristics of the children and the environment. However, only the fact that children are cared for in daycare centers increases the likelihood of acquiring and developing infections, especially recurrent infections. Conclusions: The identification of risk factors aims to guarantee the assistance of children in day care centers so that they are not subjected to an unhealthy environment or situations that affect their health status or favor the occurrence of infectious diseases.