Evaluation of preventive procedures followed by the medical staff against covid-19 in the Syrian Arab Republic: A cross-sectional study

Hessenow, Razan; Hesenow, Sondos; Mohammad, Yara; Hammadyeh, Awj Rasheed; Ghattas, Kinan; Ali, Lina

OBJECTIVES: This study was oriented to investigate the current situation of Syrian medical staff working in different fields and their response regarding the preventive procedures. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Questionnaire was designed according to the World Health Organization guidelines and recommendations, addressing the preventive measures, which must be followed by healthcare workers to protect themselves and their community against COVID-19. The participation in the study was average as 1339 participants from medical staff (596 males and 743 females) have filled the questionnaire. RESULTS: The results displayed high percentages of commitment in general regarding preventive measures followed (health rules, personal protective equipment, and disinfection) for all healthcare workers. The proportions of responses were varied depending on job nature. In addition, the highest range of percentage of self-evaluation was 50–75% for all medical staff. CONCLUSION: Based on the filled information, the study showed relatively good commitment to the preventive procedures by healthcare workers to control COVID-19 and prevents its spread in the community.