Readiness of physicians and medical students to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic in the UAE.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV2), is the defining global health crisis of this time. It is responsible for significant morbidity and has had severe socioeconomic consequences. This study aims to assess the knowledge, preparedness and attitudes of medical students, physicians and faculty members in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on COVID-19 and their perspective on the roles of educational and healthcare institution towards improving pandemic preparedness and enabling optimal care.

Methodology

An exploratory, descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 444 participants, using a non-probability convenience sampling method. English-speaking participants from the medical field aged 18 and ab

SUBMITTER: Barqawi HJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8101710 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature