A cross-sectional population survey of physicians in Alberta, Canada about a novel provincial contact tracing smartphone app.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Canadian province of Alberta released the ABTraceTogether smartphone app in May 2020 to assist in contact tracing during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Public engagement with this public health tool has been low, limiting the effectiveness of the intervention. This study examines physician knowledge of the app and practice patterns in relation to the app.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional self-administered online English language survey of physicians and medical students in Alberta, Canada. The survey link was sent to all registered members of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta and was distributed by other provincial physician organizations and health zone leaders.

Results

The survey received 317 responses. 96% of participants were aware o

SUBMITTER: Jerome D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7665606 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature