COVID-19 Risk Perception, Knowledge, Precautions and Information Sources between Healthcare Professionals

Authors : Necip Gökhan Guner, Yusuf Yurumez, Fatih Güneysu, Bilge Ercan, Volkan Ülker

Pages : 20-25

Doi:10.38175/phnx.877172

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Publication Date : 2021-03-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: Healthcare professionals are one of the groups at highest risk of transmission, as they are in close contact with COVID-19 patients. Naturally, people who see themselves at risk for COVID 19 may be worried. This study aims to determine perceptions, knowledge levels, measures, and resources of healthcare professionals and make additional suggestions. Material and Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted from the 10th to 17th of March, 2020. Participants were assessed using an online questionnaire containing risk perceptions, knowledge, preventive behaviors, and sources of information about COVID-19. The questionnaire was created from 4 chapters and 61 questions. The data obtained were analyzed with IBM SPSS 21. Results: A total of 305 healthcare professionals completed the questionnaire. The median age of participants was 26 years (IQR: 23-30). The highest Perceived vulnerability risk score belongs to cold. (mean: 3.8; SD: 0.9) However, the highest Perceived severity score belongs to COVID-19 (mean: 6.5; SD: 2.6). A mean knowledge score of 3.3 (standard deviation [SD] = 0.6) was observed; 87.5% of the respondents answered three or more knowledge questions correctly. It has been determined that the most preferred method of protection is to washing hands more frequently (82.6%). Conclusion: The results indicate that the healthcare professionals were well aware of the COVID-19 outbreak, knew what COVID-19 was, about their risk, and obtained their information primarily from the internet and doctors, which were also rated as trustworthy sources of information.
Keywords : Sağlık sağlayıcıları, Bilgi, Korunma ve kontrol, Risk, COVID 19