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Knowledge, Practice, and Attitude Toward COVID-19 Among Physicians in Jordan and Palestine: Cross-Sectional Study
Saddam Al Demour1, Mera A Ababneh2, Raed N Al-Taher3
1Department of Special Surgery, Division of Urology, School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan.
Insights
Physicians in Jordan and Palestine demonstrated adequate knowledge, practice, and attitudes (KPA) toward COVID-19. Continuous education is recommended to address significant differences in knowledge and attitudes among healthcare professionals during the pandemic.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Infectious Diseases
- Medical Education
Background:
- Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) poses a significant global health threat.
- Physicians' knowledge, practice, and attitudes (KPA) are crucial for managing the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Assessing KPA among frontline physicians is vital for effective disease control.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the knowledge, practice, and attitudes (KPA) of physicians in Jordan and Palestine regarding COVID-19.
- To identify factors influencing physicians' KPA towards COVID-19.
- To inform public health strategies and medical training during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among physicians in Jordan and Palestine.
- The survey included 36 items assessing socio-demographics, knowledge, practice, and attitudes related to COVID-19.
- Data were collected from April 10 to April 26, 2020, with 454 participants.
Main Results:
- Physicians exhibited adequate knowledge (mean score 4.4/4) and positive attitudes (mean score 41.5/45) towards COVID-19.
- Significant differences in knowledge were observed based on professional degrees and health sectors.
- Attitudes were significantly associated with physician age and years of experience.
Conclusions:
- Physicians in Jordan and Palestine generally possess adequate knowledge, practice, and attitudes concerning COVID-19.
- Significant variations in knowledge and attitudes necessitate targeted interventions.
- Ongoing educational initiatives and training are essential for healthcare professionals to effectively combat the evolving pandemic.
Background And Objectives:
Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) is an emerging disease threatening the world with a rapid increase in cases and deaths since it was first identified in December 2019. Adequate knowledge, practice, and attitudes (KPA) toward COVID-19 among physicians at the frontline defense against the COVID-19 pandemic may enhance their ability to avoid the risk of self-infection, decrease mortality, and provide adequate medical care service in this pandemic. This study aimed to assess KPA toward COVID-19 among physicians in Jordan and Palestine.
Methods:
This is a cross-sectional study using an online survey conducted from 10 April to 26 April 2020 among Jordan and Palestine physicians. Invitations were sent to physician groups on Facebook and WhatsApp. This survey contains 36-items, divided into four main sections to assess the participants' socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge, practice, and attitude about COVID-19.
Results:
A total of 454 physicians participated in this study. The mean score of basic knowledge was 4.4 ± 0.8 (range 2-4). There were significant differences between basic knowledge mean scores among physicians in different professional degrees and physicians in various health sectors (P=0.0315, P=0.0137, respectively). The mean scores of self-protection measures, were 6.1 ± 1.1 (range 3-7) and measures if physician self-suspected of COVID-19 were 9.9± 1.1 (range 5-11). The mean score of attitudes toward COVID-19 was 41.5 ± 3.3 (range 21-45) and significantly related to the age and different experience years (P=0.0022, P=0.0077, respectively).
Conclusion:
As the global threat of COVID-19 continues to emerge, physicians from Jordan and Palestine showed adequate KPA toward COVID-19. There was a significant difference in knowledge level and attitude between physicians. Policymakers and physicians should keep continuous educational activities, training, and follow-up updates during this pandemic.
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