2019
DOI: 10.1177/0046958019856508
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Knowledge, Awareness, and Compliance of Disease Surveillance and Notification Among Jordanian Physicians in Residency Programs

Abstract: Health professionals’ knowledge and awareness of the disease surveillance is essential for reporting diseases to health departments. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitudes of Jordanian physicians toward public health surveillance of communicable disease. A cross-sectional study was conducted among resident doctors who were working in 4 main Ministry of Health hospitals and 2 teaching hospitals in Jordan in September 2017. A self-administered paper-based questionnaire was used to collect the dat… Show more

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“…It is important to encourage the public to adopt precautionary behaviors, which are based on a correct understanding of the epidemic and the appropriate responses necessary among people [17]. Many studies have evaluated the various levels of KAP about the COVID-19 outbreak showing good levels of knowledge among participants [13,16,20,21]. Social media and global networks have been used in various health applications and improve people's knowledge during pandemics [23].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…It is important to encourage the public to adopt precautionary behaviors, which are based on a correct understanding of the epidemic and the appropriate responses necessary among people [17]. Many studies have evaluated the various levels of KAP about the COVID-19 outbreak showing good levels of knowledge among participants [13,16,20,21]. Social media and global networks have been used in various health applications and improve people's knowledge during pandemics [23].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Since it is known that COVID-19 may be transmitted even from asymptomatic cases, the risk is multiplied [14]. Communicable disease control is a public health priority [15] and epidemiological studies are necessary for monitoring the public response to the emerging crisis, as well as prevention and control of the spread of the disease [16]. Identifying public health problems and related factors may also help decision-makers take appropriate measures to improve individual or community health and make the proper planning and public policies [17].…”
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“…Since it is known that COVID-19 may be transmitted even from asymptomatic cases, the risk is multiplied [11]. Communicable disease control is a public health priority [12] and epidemiological studies are necessary for monitoring the public response to the emerging crisis, as well as prevention and control of the spread of the disease [13]. Identifying public health problems and related factors may also help decision-makers take appropriate measures to improve individual or community health and make the proper planning and public policies [14].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Correspondingly, a review mission carried out by WHO found that a consolidated Notifiable Disease Surveillance System was the main attribute of Jordan’s health information system [ 191 ]. In contrast, a survey of 223 Jordanian physicians in public hospitals found that the majority had not been trained in health surveillance nor filled a report for notifiable diseases, as disease notification was not enforced in Jordanian hospitals [ 192 ].…”
Section: Compliance With the International Health Regulationsmentioning
confidence: 99%