Knowledge and Perceptions of COVID-19 Among Health Care Workers: Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

During the first week of March, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak reached more than 100 countries with over 100,000 cases. Health care authorities have already initiated awareness and preparedness activities worldwide. A poor understanding of the disease among health care workers (HCWs) may result in delayed treatment and result in the rapid spread of the infection.

Objective

This study aimed to investigate the knowledge and perceptions of HCWs about COVID-19.

Methods

A cross-sectional, web-based study was conducted among HCWs about COVID-19 during the first week of March 2020. A 23-item survey instrument was developed and distributed randomly to HCWs using social media; it required 5 minutes to complete. A chi-square test was used to investi

SUBMITTER: Bhagavathula AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7193987 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature