Knowledge of Latin American gastroenterologists and endoscopists regarding SARS-CoV-2 infection.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

After the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic, the number of patients with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19) has increased exponentially, and gastroenterologists and other specialists most likely will be involved in the care of those patients.

Aim

To evaluate the knowledge Latin American gastroenterologists and endoscopists (staff physicians and residents) have about the characteristics of COVID-19, as well as the prevention measures to be taken during endoscopic procedures.

Materials and methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study that included gastroenterologists and endoscopists from 9 Latin American countries. An electronic questionnaire was applied that was designed to evaluate the knowledge of symptoms, risk

SUBMITTER: Ruiz-Manriquez J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7261444 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul - Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature