Knowledge, attitude and behaviour of general practitioners in Shanghai during the pandemic of COVID-19: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To understand the knowledge, attitude and behaviour of general practitioners (GPs) towards COVID-19 and to provide evidence for improved prevention and control measures against the pandemic.

Study design

A cross-sectional study was conducted with 1018 GPs in Shanghai from 21 February to 2 March 2020 using the WeChat platform.

Methods

Stratified random cluster sampling was performed according to the regional division of urban, urban-rural fringe and rural areas. This study used a self-designed mobile questionnaire. The questionnaire collected information on knowledge, attitudes and behaviours regarding COVID-19 prevention and control.

Results

A total of 989 questionnaires were declared valid. The average scores of GPs' knowledge, attitude and behaviou

SUBMITTER: Tang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9684283 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature