The impact of COVID-19 on rheumatology practice across Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To identify the changes in rheumatology service delivery across the five regions of Africa from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

The COVID-19 African Rheumatology Study Group created an online survey consisting of 40 questions relating to the current practices and experiences of rheumatologists across Africa. The CHERRIES checklist for reporting results of internet e-surveys was adhered to.

Results

A total of 554 completed responses were received from 20 countries, which include six in Northern Africa, six in West Africa, four in Southern Africa, three in East Africa and one in Central Africa. Consultant grade rheumatologists constituted 436 (78.7%) of respondents with a mean of 14.5 ± 10.3 years of experience. A total of 77 (13.9%) rheumatologi

SUBMITTER: Akintayo RO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7665741 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature