Assessment of Knowledge, Practice and Guidelines towards the Novel COVID-19 among Eye Care Practitioners in Nigeria–A Survey-Based Study

Objective: To assess the level of preparedness of health professionals working in South Gondar Zone public hospital, Debre Tabor Comprehensive specialized Hospital for coronavirus. Methods: An institutional-based cross-sectional survey was conducted with a self-administered questionnaire from April 20 to May 20. Descriptive statistics, chi-square test, bivariable, and multivariable logistic analysis were done. Bivariable and multivariable regression was held to determine significant predictors for preparedness. For all statistical analyses, a p value ⩽ 0.05 was considered as significant. Results: From a total health professionals, 301 health professionals with a response rate of 86% participated in the study. Among these, 206 were males while 95 participants were females with a mean age of 29.71 ± 5.84 years. To determine the preparedness level, we use the mean preparedness score of the respondents. Around 64.1% of health professionals were well prepared. Among 20 respondents who had a chronic illness, 80% of them think their illness is risky for the pandemic. The majority of the respondents (229/76.1%) responded as they were working without protective equipment. From the multivariable analysis male sex (adjusted odds ratio = 2.07, 95% confidence interval = 1.193–3.590), family living with them (adjusted odds ratio = 4.507, 95% confidence interval = 1.863–10.90), and involvement of other previous outbreak (adjusted odds ratio = 2.245, 95% confidence interval = 1.176–4.286) were the predictors for good preparedness. Conclusion: Most of the health professionals were well prepared. Being male, living within a family, and involvement of other outbreaks leads to good preparation. Governmental bodies and hospital managers have to help health professionals to be prepared enough to combat the pandemic.

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“…Similarly, a study done in Nigeria on eye care practitioners showed that the majority of them did not receive training on how to use PPE. 27 …”

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Preparedness level and associated factors of health professionals regarding COVID-19

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“…Respondents who thought that COVID-19 would remain in their countries after the lockdown were less likely to comply with the mitigation practices, including self-isolation and self-quarantine. Starting as a conspiracy theory, most people believe that COVID-19 has come to stay (Ahmed, Vidal-Alaball, Downing, & Seguí, 2020;Aiyewumi & Okeke, 2020;Bierwiaczonek, Kunst, & Pich, 2020;Bruder & Kunert, 2020;Coë;Durkee, 2020;Ovenseri-Ogbomo et al, 2020). Cultural practices in most SSA countries tend to influence beliefs that the COVID-19 issue is a phase that will disappear as it appeared (Aiyewumi & Okeke, 2020;Ovenseri-Ogbomo et al, 2020).…”

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“…Countries in the Sub-Saharan African (SSA) regions were dealing with the COVID-19 by adopting and modifying the measures mentioned above to suit their political, economic, social and development levels (Ataguba, 2020;Ekpenyong et al, 2020). However, there were fears of increasing infections and so much uncertainty as to the future of this viral infection coupled with the fatalistic perception about the outcome of the disease (Zhao et al, 2020).…”

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“…Compliance meant the acceptance and effective application of the measures that were put in place by governments to curb the spread of the COVID-19 disease (Ekpenyong et al, 2020;Ovenseri-Ogbomo et al, 2020;Plohl & Musil, 2020). This study sought to examine the associations between compliance with the measures put in place and public opinions on COVID-19 in sub-Saharan Africa.…”

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COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan African Countries: Association between Compliance and Public Opinion

Timothy¹,

Charwe²,

Osuagwu³

et al. 2021

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BACKGROUND: The outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has created a global public health crisis and non-compliance with public health measures to contain the infection poses a challenge to Sub-Saharan African governments. This study investigated the associations between compliance and public opinion on COVID-19 public health containment measures across selected SSA countries. METHOD: Anonymous online cross-sectional survey was administered to 1779 adults (18 years and older) during the mandatory lockdown period in most African countries (April 18 - May 16, 2020). Respondents were recruited via Facebook, WhatsApp, and authors' networks. Data on participants’ socio-demographics, their opinions regarding the precautionary measures against COVID-19, and their compliance with preventive measures were collected. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to examine the association between compliance and public opinions about COVID-19. RESULTS: Respondents who did not think that public health authorities in their countries were doing enough to control the C0VID-19 outbreak were more likely to attend crowded places (aOR 1.75, 95% CI 1.30-2.35). Those who thought COVID-19 would not remain in their countries (aOR 0.48, 95% CI 0.24 - 0.96) and those who thought self-isolation is not needed during the pandemic (aOR 0.29, 95% CI 0.13 - 0.65) were less likely to encourage others to comply with the strategies put in place to prevent the spread of the disease. Participants who thought the COVID-19 outbreak was dangerous and those wearing medical masks were found to wash their hands with soap under running water. CONCLUSION: The study showed that public opinion influenced the compliance of individuals to public health measures for containment and mitigation of COVID-19. There is a need to improve compliance by the public.

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“…The novel coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) started in December 2019 in the city of Wuhan, the Chinese province of Hubei city. Its occurrence has frozen the world's activities and endangered every country [8]. Healthcare workers are susceptible to direct or indirect exposure hazards to patients or their infectious materials [9].…”

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The Impact Of Health Care Worker’s Knowledge And Attitude On Their COVID-19 Infection Risk

Ghonaim

el-motaleb

Yehia

et al. 2020

Microbes and Infectious Diseases

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Background: High number of losses may occur among health care workers (HCWs) who are the key contributors in the COVID-19 battle. Objectives: To explore the baseline knowledge and perception of HCWs who will join working in our isolation unit, correct the wrong believes and investigate their safety at the end of their quarantine period. Method: The study was implemented on 206 HCWs [133 nurses, 28 physicians, 8 pharmacists, and 37 technicians and housekeepers] by assessing HCWʼs knowledge and attitude via on-line questionnaire, improve misconceptions via health care program prior to start their work in the unit and inspect the COVID-19 infection by laboratory and radiological investigations. The inclusion criteria were being HCWs in the isolation unit of COVID-19, National Liver Institute, Menoufia University, Egypt for in the period from of June 10 th to August 10 th , 2020. Results: Base-line questionnaire results revealed good knowledge and positive attitude of HCWs towards 16-COVID-19 items in spite of ignoring the incubation period of the disease. There was significant positive attitude of the HCWs groups, and the total group attitude showed a significant good knowledge score. Health care workers had highly significant good knowledge score and positive attitude towards the importance of training on personal protective equipment (PPE) donning and doffing. Continuous health education on infection control practices and importance of social distancing during the isolation period was emphasized. At the end of the quarantine period, the infection rate was 5.8%. The HCWs with positive SARS-CoV-2 showed negative COVID-Ab results, significant changes in their C-T scan findings and lab findings. Conclusion: Health care workers with good knowledge, perception and who follow strict precautions in an isolation unit are the basis of success in winning the battle against SARS-CoV aiming at keeping HCWs safety with optimum patient care and less harm to the health facilities.

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Assessment of Knowledge, Practice and Guidelines towards the Novel COVID-19 among Eye Care Practitioners in Nigeria–A Survey-Based Study

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Preparedness level and associated factors of health professionals regarding COVID-19

Preparedness level and associated factors of health professionals regarding COVID-19

COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan African Countries: Association between Compliance and Public Opinion

The Impact Of Health Care Worker’s Knowledge And Attitude On Their COVID-19 Infection Risk

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