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Knowledge and attitudes towards COVID-19 among emergency medical service workers
Vatan, Asli; Güçlü, Ertuğrul; Öğütlü, Aziz; Kibar, Fulya Aktan; Karabay, Oğuz.
  • Vatan, Asli; Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital. Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology. Sakarya. TR
  • Güçlü, Ertuğrul; Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital. Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology. Sakarya. TR
  • Öğütlü, Aziz; Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital. Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology. Sakarya. TR
  • Kibar, Fulya Aktan; Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital. Department of Public Health. Sakarya. TR
  • Karabay, Oğuz; Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital. Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology. Sakarya. TR
Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) ; 66(11): 1553-1559, Nov. 2020. tab
Article in English | SES-SP, LILACS | ID: biblio-1143651
ABSTRACT
SUMMARY

OBJECTIVE:

Good knowledge of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among healthcare workers is essential for keeping health systems active and controlling the outbreak. We aimed to investigate the knowledge and attitudes of Emergency Medical Service (EMS) employees who fight COVID-19 at the forefront.

METHODS:

A total of 400 EMS workers (doctors, nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and ambulance drivers) were included in this study. Knowledge, attitude, and preventive behaviors for COVID-19 were evaluated using an online questionnaire.

RESULTS:

A total of 275 EMS workers participated in the study with a response rate of 68.8%. The respondents reported that their highest common sources of knowledge about COVID-19 were social media and television (n=240, 88%). Overall, > 96% of the participants had adequate knowledge about the transmission routes of COVID-19. Among the respondents, 36% of them were unaware of the correct hand washing or scrubbing technique. In addition, 78% of the participants had poor knowledge about floor and surface disinfection. The majority of the participants exhibited inaccurate attitudes toward the use of personal preventive equipment. More than half of EMS workers (52%) agreed that a surgical mask is not enough during the procedures that do not generate aerosol. Moreover, a significant proportion of the participants (66%) perceived that a N95 mask is required.

CONCLUSIONS:

As a consequence, although emergency workers have sufficient basic knowledge about COVID-19, there is a need for postgraduate training in many subjects.
RESUMO
RESUMO

OBJETIVO:

Um bom conhecimento sobre a doença por coronavírus 2019 (COVID-19) entre profissionais de saúde é essencial para manter os sistemas de saúde ativos e controlar o surto. Nosso objetivo foi investigar o conhecimento e as atitudes dos funcionários do serviço médico de emergência (EMS) que lutam com o COVID-19 na vanguarda.

MÉTODOS:

Um total de 400 trabalhadores do SME (médicos, enfermeiros, técnico de emergência médica, paramédicos e motoristas de ambulância) foram incluídos neste estudo. Conhecimento, atitude e comportamentos preventivos para COVID-19 foram avaliados usando um questionário on-line.

RESULTADOS:

Um total de 275 trabalhadores do SME participou do estudo com uma taxa de resposta de 68,8%. Os entrevistados relataram que as maiores fontes comuns de conhecimento sobre COVID-19 foram as mídias sociais e a televisão (n = 240, 88%). No geral,> 96% dos participantes tinham conhecimento adequado sobre as rotas de transmissão do COVID-19. Entre os entrevistados, 36% deles desconheciam a técnica correta de lavar ou esfregar as mãos. Além disso, 78% dos participantes tinham pouco conhecimento sobre desinfecção de pisos e superfícies. A maioria dos participantes exibiu atitudes imprecisas em relação ao uso de equipamentos preventivos pessoais. Mais da metade dos trabalhadores do SME (52%) concordou que a máscara cirúrgica não é suficiente durante os procedimentos que não geram aerossol. Além disso, uma proporção significativa dos participantes (66%) percebeu que a máscara N95 é necessária.

CONCLUSÕES:

Como conseqüência, embora os trabalhadores de emergência tenham conhecimento básico suficiente sobre o COVID-19, há necessidade de treinamento de pós-graduação em muitas disciplinas.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Coronavirus Infections / Emergency Medical Services Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Qualitative research / Risk factors Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) Year: 2020 Type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital/TR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Coronavirus Infections / Emergency Medical Services Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Qualitative research / Risk factors Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) Year: 2020 Type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital/TR