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Physicians’ perceptions of their knowledge and the preparedness of health facilities in Angola to diagnose and manage COVID-19

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dc.contributor.authorArrais, Margarete
dc.contributor.authorDias, Welwitschia
dc.contributor.authorGama, Jorge M. R.
dc.contributor.authorBrito, Miguel
dc.date.accessioned2021-04-28T19:21:59Z
dc.date.available2021-04-28T19:21:59Z
dc.date.issued2022-01
dc.description.abstractBackground: Healthcare professionals represent a vulnerable group in terms of responding to COVID-19. Knowledge can influence healthcare professionals through the adoption of the correct attitudes and practices. The aim of this study was to evaluate, by a questionnaire, the perceptions of physicians about their level of knowledge as well as conditions in their workplaces for dealing with COVID-19. Methods: A cross-sectional study of Angolan physicians took place from 11 May to 23 June 2020. A questionnaire was electronically shared across social media and via email. Results: The sample consisted of 637 valid questionnaires; 53% of respondents were female, 41% were aged 31-40 y and 79% were from Luanda province. About 51% of physicians perceived that they had adequate knowledge about COVID-19 and 64% used personal protective equipment. These figures were higher among specialists from the province of Luanda. About 81% stated that their health units lacked the technical capacity to diagnose COVID-19. Only 35% of health units have chest tomography equipment; 44% are prepared for the care and/or isolation of patients. Only 33% of units are running intensive care units. The main concerns of physicians were training opportunities and limited access to personal protective equipment. Conclusion: The results show that it is necessary to strengthen physicians' knowledge about COVID-19, as well as to improve the conditions of the health units, so as to promote safe practices.pt_PT
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dc.identifier.citationArrais M, Dias W, Gama JM, Brito M. Physicians' perceptions of their knowledge and the preparedness of health facilities in Angola to diagnose and manage COVID-19. Int Health. 2022;14(1):103-10.pt_PT
dc.identifier.doi10.1093/inthealth/ihab017pt_PT
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.21/13244
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.peerreviewedyespt_PT
dc.publisherOxford Academicpt_PT
dc.relation.publisherversionhttps://academic.oup.com/inthealth/article/14/1/103/6224171?login=truept_PT
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/pt_PT
dc.subjectCOVID-19pt_PT
dc.subjectHealthcare unitspt_PT
dc.subjectKnowledgept_PT
dc.subjectPhysicianpt_PT
dc.subjectAngolapt_PT
dc.titlePhysicians’ perceptions of their knowledge and the preparedness of health facilities in Angola to diagnose and manage COVID-19pt_PT
dc.typejournal article
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oaire.citation.startPage103pt_PT
oaire.citation.titleInternational Healthpt_PT
oaire.citation.volume14pt_PT
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person.givenNameMiguel
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