Healthcare Workers' Knowledge and Perception of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant: A Multinational Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT: In late November 2021, a new SARS-CoV-2 Variant of Concern (VOC) named Omicron (initially named B.1.1.529) was first detected in South Africa. The rapid spread of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant became globally dominant, and the currently available COVID-19 vaccines showed less protection against this variant. This study aimed to investigate healthcare workers' (HCWs) knowledge and perceptions about the novel SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant. A cross-sectional anonymous electronic survey concerning the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant was conducted among HCWs during the second week of January 2022. The survey instrument was distributed through social media among HCWs to explore awareness (2 items), knowledge (10 items), source of information (1 item), and perceptions (10 items). Respondents who answere

SUBMITTER: Bhagavathula AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8951382 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature