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Perceptions of primary healthcare physicians in Jordan of their role in the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study.
Saadeh, Rami; Alfaqih, Mahmoud A; Al-Shdaifat, Amjad; Alyahya, Mohammad; Alrabadi, Nasr; Khader, Yousef; Beni Yonis, Othman; Allouh, Mohammed Z.
  • Saadeh R; Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
  • Alfaqih MA; Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
  • Al-Shdaifat A; Department of Internal and Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan.
  • Alyahya M; Department of Health Management and Policy, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
  • Alrabadi N; Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
  • Khader Y; Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
  • Beni Yonis O; Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
  • Allouh MZ; Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, UAE.
Int J Clin Pract ; 75(11): e14797, 2021 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1416360
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Following the remarkable spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), worldwide, it quickly became apparent that many public health systems worldwide were not prepared to manage such a pandemic. We aimed to assess the perceptions of primary care physicians (PCPs) in Jordan towards their role during COVID-19.

METHODS:

A cross-sectional study using a self-administered questionnaire was performed. The study participants included PCPs from the Ministry of Health, academic institutions, and the private sector in Jordan.

RESULTS:

A total of 221 PCPs participated in the study. Most participants reported not having received any training on infection control (59.7%) or COVID-19 (81%). More than half PCPs (53.4%) felt positive about the way patients received and/or complied with their instructions. More than half PCPs (55.7%) educated their patients on protective measures against COVID-19 infection and considered this as part of their role and responsibility. Over 80% of the participants would apply social distancing, hand sanitation, facial masks, and patient education, but only half (51.1%) reported planning to order COVID-19 test kits.

CONCLUSIONS:

PCPs had a positive attitude towards controlling COVID-19 infection and showed a willingness to educate patients on how to protect themselves. However, PCPs should be provided special training on COVID-19.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Physicians, Primary Care / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Int J Clin Pract Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijcp.14797

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Physicians, Primary Care / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Int J Clin Pract Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijcp.14797