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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Oncologists: Results of an International Study.
Jazieh, Abdul Rahman; Coutinho, Anelisa K; Bensalem, Assia A; Alsharm, Abdullah A; Errihani, Hassan; Mula-Hussain, Layth; Al-Sukhun, Sana; Sampaio-Filho, Carlos A; Khorshid, Ola M R; De Guzman, Roselle B; Alkaiyat, Mohammad O; Jradi, Hoda A.
  • Jazieh AR; Department of Oncology, King Abdulaziz Medical City, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  • Coutinho AK; Clínica AMO, Salvador, Brazil.
  • Bensalem AA; Medical Oncology Department, Établissement Hospitalier DIDOUCHE Mourad, Constantine, Algeria.
  • Alsharm AA; King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  • Errihani H; National Institute of Oncology, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.
  • Mula-Hussain L; Radiation Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada.
  • Al-Sukhun S; Al-Hyatt Oncology Practice, Amman, Jordan.
  • Sampaio-Filho CA; Clínica AMO, Salvador, Brazil.
  • Khorshid OMR; NCI Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
  • De Guzman RB; Manila Central University-FDTMF Hospital, Caloocan City, Philippines.
  • Alkaiyat MO; Department of Oncology, King Abdulaziz Medical City, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  • Jradi HA; King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
JCO Glob Oncol ; 7: 242-252, 2021 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1197355
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

As frontline workers facing the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare providers should be well-prepared to fight the disease and prevent harm to their patients and themselves. Our study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practice of oncologists in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on them.

METHODS:

A cross-sectional study was conducted using a validated questionnaire disseminated to oncologists by SurveyMonkey. The tool had 42 questions that captured participants' knowledge, attitude, and practice; their experiences; and the pandemic's impact on various aspects of their lives. Participants from Middle East and North African countries, Brazil, and the Philippines completed the electronic survey between April 24 and May 15, 2020.

RESULTS:

Of the 1,010 physicians who participated in the study, 54.75% were male and 64.95% were medical or clinical oncologists. The level of knowledge regarding the prevention and transmission of the virus was good in 52% of participants. The majority (92%) were worried about contracting the virus either extremely (30%) or mildly (62%), and 84.85% were worried about transmitting the virus to their families. Approximately 76.93% reported they would take the COVID 19 vaccine once available, with oncologists practicing in Brazil having the highest odds ratio of intention to receive the COVID-19 vaccine (odds ratio, 11.8, 95% CI, 5.96 to 23.38, P < .001). Participants reported a negative impact of the pandemic on relations with coworkers (15.84%), relations with family (27.84%), their emotional and mental well-being (48.51%), research productivity (34.26%), and financial income (52.28%).

CONCLUSION:

The COVID-19 pandemic has adverse effects on various personal and professional aspects of oncologists' lives. Interventions should be implemented to mitigate the negative impact and prepare oncologists to manage future crises with more efficiency and resilience.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Surveys and Questionnaires / Oncologists / SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Limits: Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Africa / South America / Asia / Brazil Language: English Journal: JCO Glob Oncol Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: GO.20.00542

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Surveys and Questionnaires / Oncologists / SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Limits: Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Africa / South America / Asia / Brazil Language: English Journal: JCO Glob Oncol Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: GO.20.00542