Knowledge,  attitudes,  and  practices  toward  COVID-19  among  healthcare  workers in Shabwah Governorate, Yemen: A cross-sectional study

Hezam, Hesham

doi:10.32677/yjm.v1i1.3375

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“…As noted, most of the respondents could not recognize the extrarespiratory symptoms of COVID-19, such as diarrhea and confusion, which is consistent with the results of a previous local study [5] and two other studies [6,7]. However, unlike an earlier study, most respondents in this survey were unable interacting with wild animals may contribute to the infection with the COVID-19 virus, which is consistent with a previous study [5]. These findings are discouraging and suggest that our health workers agreed with the authorities that there are no cases of COVID-19 and thus do not want to improve their knowledge.…”

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confidence: 88%

“…Knowledge is a prerequisite for establishing good prevention beliefs, forming positive attitudes, promoting positive behavior, and individual cognition of their coping strategies to a certain extent. As noted, most of the respondents could not recognize the extrarespiratory symptoms of COVID-19, such as diarrhea and confusion, which is consistent with the results of a previous local study [5] and two other studies [6,7]. However, unlike an earlier study, most respondents in this survey were unable interacting with wild animals may contribute to the infection with the COVID-19 virus, which is consistent with a previous study [5].…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 88%

“…This survey revealed a poor practice adopted by the respondents, which is in contrast to many studies performed globally [4][5][6][7][8][9][10] but comparable with a study from Ethiopia [11]. Only 15.0% of the participants in the current survey had never been to any crowded place, and 43.6% always wore a mask when in contact with patients.…”

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confidence: 55%

“…This survey provides an insight into the knowledge, attitude, and practices of HCWs toward COVID-19 in Al-Thawra Hospital, Ibb. A previous survey [5] was conducted in the areas under the internationally recognized government; however, this is the first survey among HCWs in an area under the de facto authority of Houthis to assess their knowledge, attitude, and practices toward COVID-19.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward COVID-19 among Yemeni health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: A single-center survey in Al-Thawra Hospital, Ibb Governorate, Yemen

Al-Shoaibi¹,

Ali²,

Shaddad³

2022

YJM

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Background and Objective: Health care workers (HCWs) are at the highest risk of contracting COVID-19, so their knowledge about the disease and their preventive attitude and practice toward COVID-19 are of concern. The present study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of HCWs toward COVID-19 in Al-Thawra Hospital, Ibb Governorate, Yemen. Materials and Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey among HCWs in Al-Thawra Hospital, Ibb, Yemen, from January 1 to March 31, 2022. Results: Of the 80 participants, 50 (62.5%) were males and 30 (37.5%) were females with a mean age of 29.33±7.86 years. About 51.2% of respondents were aware that sneezing is a recognized symptom of COVID-19, while most were unaware of the extrarespiratory symptoms of the disease, such as diarrhea and confusion. About 28.7% of respondents believed that eating or contacting wild animals would result in infection by the COVID-19 virus, with the majority (71.3%) agreeing that wearing a well-fitting face mask effectively prevents COVID-19 infection. Approximately 48 respondents (60.0%) believed that washing hands could prevent contracting COVID-19, and only 31 (38.7%) agreed that if a patient shows signs and symptoms of COVID-19, they can confidently participate in that patient’s treatment. In response to avoid COVID-19, about 23 respondents (28.7%) had always gone to crowded places, and 35 (43.6%) had always worn face masks at every contact with patients, while only 14 (17.5%) of participants refrained from shaking hands and 37 (46.3%) always washed their hands before and after handling each patient. Conclusion: This study showed that most respondents have poor knowledge regarding the clinical picture of COVID-19 and its mode of transmission as most of them failed to detect an extrapulmonary manifestation of COVID-19 and were unaware of the possibility of transmission of the disease from wildlife. In addition, the attitude and preventive practice of the respondents were unsatisfactory in containing the transmission of the disease.

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confidence: 88%

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confidence: 55%

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confidence: 99%

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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward COVID-19 among Yemeni health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: A single-center survey in Al-Thawra Hospital, Ibb Governorate, Yemen

Al-Shoaibi¹,

Ali²,

Shaddad³

2022

YJM

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“…In Yemen, stroke is a devastating problem, especially after the civil war, which destroyed the fragile pre-existing infrastructures, including the health sector. Only around 51% of the hospitals and health-care facilities are in full working condition [15], while many Yemeni healthcare workers emigrate from the country in search of better salaries and safer conditions elsewhere [16], leaving the population with limited health manpower and little room to respond to stroke or other public health events.…”

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Risk factors and outcomes of stroke in a tertiary hospital in Hadhramout Governorate, Yemen

Basamed¹

2022

YJM

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Background: Although stroke is a major problem in Hadhramout Governorate, there is a scarcity of reliable information on risk factors of stroke and in-hospital mortality. The aim of this study was to explore the risk factors and outcomes of stroke patients admitted to Ibn Sina hospital, Hadhramout, Yemen, and to identify the predictors of in-hospital mortality. Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted in Ibn Sina hospital in al-Mukalla district, Hadhramout Governorate, over a 4-month period (1 January 2021-30 April 2021). Results: During the study period, we recruited 100 cases of stroke, of them, 77 (77%) were males and 23 (23%) females. Their mean age was 65.42±12.78 years. The most frequent risk factor was hypertension 81 (81%), and family history was positive for stroke in 31 (31%) patients and a history of a previous stroke was present in 30 (30%) patients. Risk factors were not identified (Cryptogenic) in 5 (5%) cases. Ischemic stroke was identified in 70 (70%) cases, while hemorrhagic stroke was found in 30 (30%) patients. The in-hospital mortality was 29 (29%), and the univariate analysis found male sex, hypertension, and hemorrhagic stroke as probable predictors of in-hospital mortality. Only hemorrhagic stroke (Adjusted OR= 2.053; 95% CI=0.822-1.599; P<0.001), and hypertension (Adjusted OR= 1.677; 95% CI=0.555-1.495; P=0.011), were found to be independent predictors of mortality by multivariate logistic regression analysis. Conclusion: Stroke is a major problem in Hadhramaut Governorate with ischemic stroke being more than hemorrhagic. Men were more likely to have a stroke than women and the majority of cases were elderly. Hypertension, Diabetes mellitus, smoking, and dyslipidemia were the most commonly identified risk factors that were significantly associated with stroke. Hemorrhagic stroke and the presence of hypertension were found as risk factors for in-hospital mortality, therefore, hypertension should be well-controlled to reduce in-hospital mortality.

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Episiotomy at the Asha’ab obstetric emergency center, Aden, Yemen: Prevalence, clinical profile, and complications

Khan

Naji²

2022

YJM

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Background and Objectives: Despite the controversies that prevail regarding the efficacy of episiotomy, it is still practiced widely around the world in various degrees of prevalence. This study aimed to identify and analyze the prevalence, clinical profile, and complications of episiotomy performed on women who delivered at the Asha’ab Obstetric Emergency Center. Patients and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study that involved women who had undergone vaginal delivery at the Asha’ab Obstetric Emergency Center, in Aden city, Yemen, between October 1, 2021, and March 31, 2022. Permission to conduct the study was obtained from the center’s administrative office. Results: During the study period, 858 women delivered vaginally at our center. Out of these, 443 women had had an episiotomy, representing an episiotomy prevalence of approximately 51.6%. These 443 women were enrolled in this study. The episiotomy was more common among primigravida women (n=362, 81.7%), followed by multiparous women (n=42, 9.5%). The most commonly associated medical disorder was anemia (n=167, 37.7%), followed by hypertension (n=33, 7.4%). Perineal pain (n=51, 11.5%) was the most frequently reported post-episiotomy complication, followed by perineal discomfort (n=32, 7.2%), wound infection (n=27, 6.1%), perineal bleeding (n=18, 4.1), difficulty in walking (n=9, 2.0%), wound dehiscence (n=3, 0.7%), and difficulty in defecation (n=1, 0.2%). Conclusion: The prevalence of episiotomy among women who gave birth at the Asha’ab Obstetric Emergency Center, in Aden city, Yemen, was higher than the World Health Organization recommendation, which is around 10% or less with acceptable obstetric evidence indicating the need. Further prospective large-scale studies are recommended to confirm the findings of this study.

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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward COVID-19 among healthcare workers in Shabwah Governorate, Yemen: A cross-sectional study

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References 13 publications

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward COVID-19 among Yemeni health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: A single-center survey in Al-Thawra Hospital, Ibb Governorate, Yemen

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward COVID-19 among Yemeni health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: A single-center survey in Al-Thawra Hospital, Ibb Governorate, Yemen

Risk factors and outcomes of stroke in a tertiary hospital in Hadhramout Governorate, Yemen

Episiotomy at the Asha’ab obstetric emergency center, Aden, Yemen: Prevalence, clinical profile, and complications

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