Preparedness level and associated factors of health professionals regarding COVID-19.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the level of preparedness of health professionals working in South Gondar Zone public hospital, Debre Tabor Comprehensive specialized Hospital for coronavirus.

Methods

An institutional-based cross-sectional survey was conducted with a self-administered questionnaire from April 20 to May 20. Descriptive statistics, chi-square test, bivariable, and multivariable logistic analysis were done. Bivariable and multivariable regression was held to determine significant predictors for preparedness. For all statistical analyses, a p value ⩽ 0.05 was considered as significant.

Results

From a total health professionals, 301 health professionals with a response rate of 86% participated in the study. Among these, 206 were males while 95 participants were females

SUBMITTER: Eshetie Adane D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7958152 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature