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Assessing the knowledge, attitude and perception on workplace readiness regarding COVID-19 among health care providers in Ethiopia—An internet-based survey
Journal
PLOS ONE
ISSN
1932-6203
Date Issued
2021-03-04
Author(s)
Agazi Fitsum Gebreselassie
Abebe Bekele
Heaven Yeshaneh Tatere
Rex Wong
Editor(s)
Claudia Marotta
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0247848
Abstract
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<jats:title>Background</jats:title>
<jats:p>Healthcare facilities in Ethiopia are responsible for collecting samples for testing and treating COVID-19 patients, providing COVID-19 information to staff, establishment of response teams, and provision of adequate personal protective equipment (PPE). Working at the frontlines against the pandemic, health care providers’ level of knowledge about COVID-19, attitude towards their work, and confidence in the preparedness of their facilities are essential factors in mounting a successful response.</jats:p>
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<jats:title>Objectives</jats:title>
<jats:p>This study investigated the knowledge level of HCP in Ethiopia on this novel coronavirus, and their perspectives on whether their workplaces have sufficient preparedness to handle this disease.</jats:p>
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<jats:title>Methods</jats:title>
<jats:p>A self-administered online survey was conducted.</jats:p>
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<jats:title>Results</jats:title>
<jats:p>The knowledge related to COVID-19 among HCPs was high, with an overall average of 91.5%. The majority of our respondents were supportive to the government’s measures to minimize disease transmission, but most of them were also frustrated by how COVID affected their day to day lives. The majority of them were worried about contracting COVID at work and transmitting the infection to their families. Most respondents did not feel safe going to work (P<0.001). Apart from providing adequate information on COVID-19, most workplaces did not have sufficient PPE (P<000.1) and medical supplies (P<0.001). Close to 50% of respondents agreed and disagreed that their workplaces had clear protocols for handling COVID-19 (P = 0.144). Those who handled known COVID patients were more likely to agree their workplaces had clear protocols (OR = 2.69, P<0.001).</jats:p>
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<jats:title>Conclusion</jats:title>
<jats:p>Improving supplies of PPEs and establishing a clear communicating protocol in handling COVID patients are highly recommended.</jats:p>
</jats:sec>
<jats:title>Background</jats:title>
<jats:p>Healthcare facilities in Ethiopia are responsible for collecting samples for testing and treating COVID-19 patients, providing COVID-19 information to staff, establishment of response teams, and provision of adequate personal protective equipment (PPE). Working at the frontlines against the pandemic, health care providers’ level of knowledge about COVID-19, attitude towards their work, and confidence in the preparedness of their facilities are essential factors in mounting a successful response.</jats:p>
</jats:sec>
<jats:sec id="sec002">
<jats:title>Objectives</jats:title>
<jats:p>This study investigated the knowledge level of HCP in Ethiopia on this novel coronavirus, and their perspectives on whether their workplaces have sufficient preparedness to handle this disease.</jats:p>
</jats:sec>
<jats:sec id="sec003">
<jats:title>Methods</jats:title>
<jats:p>A self-administered online survey was conducted.</jats:p>
</jats:sec>
<jats:sec id="sec004">
<jats:title>Results</jats:title>
<jats:p>The knowledge related to COVID-19 among HCPs was high, with an overall average of 91.5%. The majority of our respondents were supportive to the government’s measures to minimize disease transmission, but most of them were also frustrated by how COVID affected their day to day lives. The majority of them were worried about contracting COVID at work and transmitting the infection to their families. Most respondents did not feel safe going to work (P<0.001). Apart from providing adequate information on COVID-19, most workplaces did not have sufficient PPE (P<000.1) and medical supplies (P<0.001). Close to 50% of respondents agreed and disagreed that their workplaces had clear protocols for handling COVID-19 (P = 0.144). Those who handled known COVID patients were more likely to agree their workplaces had clear protocols (OR = 2.69, P<0.001).</jats:p>
</jats:sec>
<jats:sec id="sec005">
<jats:title>Conclusion</jats:title>
<jats:p>Improving supplies of PPEs and establishing a clear communicating protocol in handling COVID patients are highly recommended.</jats:p>
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