Healthcare workers’ knowledge and attitudes towards COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia

Author:

Bashir Shahid1,Alsultan Fahad1,Iqbal Muhammad2,Alabdulkarim Nouf2,Alammari Khawla2,Almousa Abdullah2,Alsultan Atheer3,almousa Bashaer3,Albaradie Raidah4,Mir Ali4,Alregaiey Khalid2,Habib Shahid2,Abualait Turki5

Affiliation:

1. King Saud medical city, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,

2. College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

3. College of dentistry King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,

4. Neuroscience Center, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

5. College of Applied Medical Sciences, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

Abstract

Abstract Background: The world is facing a devastating challenge in the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 19) outbreak. Healthcare workers (HCWs) provide the first line of defense against any disease outbreak. Thus, the present study is designed to assess HCWs’ attitudes towards, knowledge of, and awareness of COVID-19. Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted using an online survey on social media; the participants were 597 adults. The study was conducted from March to April, 2020. The questionnaire was randomly administered on Arabic-language social media applications; the 26-item survey assessed knowledge levels, attitudes, and practices.Results: The analysis includes 597 complete responses from HCWs; participants included physicians, nurses, medical students, and pharmacists. Most participants were females aged 18 to 25 years. Most participants agreed that the virus can spread via direct and indirect contact. Most participants indicated that they wash their hands; avoid touching their eyes, nose, or mouth; and avoid crowded places to protect themselves against infection. Most indicated that a bat was the original source of the virus. Most participating HCWs indicated that the symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Most of the participants also indicated that there is no specific treatment for patients infected with COVID-19. Conclusion: The findings of this work can support the design of effective measures to prevent and control COVID-19 infections during the pandemic. The results also highlight where improvement is needed to HCWs’ knowledge of and attitudes towards COVID-19; the findings also highlight the best healthcare practices regarding this illness.

Publisher

Research Square Platform LLC

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