Attitudes and Preparedness of Non-Frontline Physicians in Saudi Arabia Toward the COVID-19 Pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study assesses the attitudes (willingness) and preparedness of non-frontline physicians across different specialties in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) toward the management of hospitalized coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients.

Methods

This cross-sectional study conducted between April 15, 2020, and May 5, 2020, included 6209 physicians working in KSA. An electronic questionnaire was designed and validated for the assessment of 3 categorical outcome variables, namely, attitudes, confidence, and knowledge levels. Pearson's chi-square test was used for comparing the distribution of the proportions of these 3 categorical variables.

Results

Most participants (63.2%) were willing and prepared to treat COVID-19 patients. A significantly large proportion

SUBMITTER: Malaekah H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8010289 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature