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COVID-19-Related Knowledge and Practices Among Health Care Workers in Saudi Arabia: Cross-sectional Questionnaire
Talal Ahmad Shaikhain1,2, Faisal Abdulmohsen Al-Husayni1,2, Essam Awadh Alhejaili1
1Department of Internal Medicine, National Guard Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
JMIR Formative Research
|January 18, 2021
Summary
Health care workers in Saudi Arabia show good general knowledge of COVID-19 but need improvement in specific infection prevention details. Targeted training is recommended to enhance understanding and adherence to critical preventive measures.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Infectious Diseases
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Healthcare workers (HCWs) are crucial in combating COVID-19.
- Adequate knowledge of infection prevention is vital for reducing transmission.
- HCWs may exhibit gaps in knowledge and attitudes towards viral outbreaks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the knowledge and attitudes of Saudi Arabian HCWs regarding COVID-19.
- To identify areas for improvement in HCW education and practice.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional online questionnaire study.
- 563 HCWs from multiple Saudi Arabian cities participated.
- Data collected on general COVID-19 information and standard practices.
Main Results:
- Majority of HCWs recognized social distancing, masks, and handwashing as effective.
- Gaps identified in knowledge of correct handwashing duration (63.7%) and face mask compliance (less than 50%).
- Significant variations in attitudes noted based on location and adherence to practices.
Conclusions:
- HCWs in Saudi Arabia possess acceptable general COVID-19 knowledge but lack awareness in critical prevention details.
- Intensified training and competency assessments are strongly recommended.
- Focusing on disease prevention is paramount.
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