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A Convergent Parallel Study on Knowledge, Perceptions, and Attitudes of Mainstream Workers during COVID-19 Alshammari, Farhan; Mostoles, Romeo, Jr; Pasay-an, Eddieson; Alshammari, Sultan
Makara Journal of Health Research Vol. 25, No. 2
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Background: This study explores and assesses the knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes of mainstream workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Ha’il Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methods: Using convergent parallel mixed-methods design, 502 frontline workers were enlisted via snowball and purposive sampling. Descriptive statistics and thematic analysis were used to analyze the quantitative and qualitative data, respectively. Results: There is a well-prepared response to COVID-19, namely, a commendable knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) gap documented in reliable information concerning the virus, specifically, awareness that COVID-19 can be a potentially fatal disease (100%); that droplets from infected people (29.8%) can spread the disease; and taking actions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the community can save their lives. Four themes and three subthemes yielded: (1) actual, tangible knowledge with subtheme pieces of information; (2) the extent of danger with subtheme uncertainties; (3) precautionary measures; and (4) a yearning to know more, with the subtheme of novel information. Conclusions: Communication among health authorities and at-risk individuals in response to COVID-19 must be facilitated. This is to support those in the healthcare industry in shaping an intervention strategy that emphasizes both preparation and protection.
Perceived Preparedness of Healthcare Workers to Cope with COVID-19 Pandemic in Hail Region Hospitals, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study Alshammari, Farhan; Rondilla, Evalynn; Asharari, Abdalkarem; Alshammari, Fahad
Makara Journal of Health Research Vol. 25, No. 3
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Background: All hospitals must have emergency plans because they play a crucial role in providing critical care. This study assesses the perceived hospital preparedness of healthcare workforces to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic regarding their demographic characteristics. Methods: This study utilized a descriptive, cross-sectional design to investigate the preparedness of hospital and healthcare workers in the city of Hail, Saudi Arabia. A convenience and snowball sampling method was used. A total of 330 healthcare workers participated in the study, which utilized a Google Form survey and was adapted from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Descriptive statistics, t-test, one-way ANOVA, and Kruskal-Wallis were used to analyze the data. Data collection was conducted in July and August 2020. Results: Overall, hospital employees agreed that they and their hospital were prepared for COVID-19 (2.98). No significant difference (p > 0.362) was found in the perception of male and female employees. However, hospital preparedness significantly differed by profession (p < 0.020) and educational attainment (p < 0.030); the post hoc test showed that COVID-19 preparedness was high for respondents with higher educational attainment, years of experience (p < 0.003), and the number of training sessions attended (p < 0.003). Conclusions: The healthcare workforce is prepared to combat COVID-19. Of the demographic profiles of the healthcare workers, only sex was not a factor in preparedness. Profession, educational attainment, years of experience, and the number of related training sessions were all determinants of the healthcare workers’ preparedness. These demographic characteristics can serve as factors in training and retraining the staff in battling COVID-19.
Understanding the Experiences Lived by Nurses Caring for Patients with COVID-19: A Hermeneutic Approach Alrasheeday, Awatif Mansoor; Borja, Ma. Venus; Pasay-an, Eddieson; Alshammari, Farhan
Makara Journal of Health Research Vol. 27, No. 1
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Background: Nursing is highlighted among professions that value caring and is perceived as the profession’s heart and soul because of its critical role in providing and delivering high-quality patient care, especially during this coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. However, little is understood about the experiences of the frontline workers in caring for persons diagnosed with COVID-19. This study aimed to explore the experiences of nurses in caring for persons diagnosed with COVID-19 inspired by the four lived worlds of van Manen. Methods: The hermeneutic phenomenology was used in nine nurses working in hospitals of Hail region. This study employed a one-to-one interview approach using the Zoom platform, conducted between June and July 2020. Results: Nine nurses articulated their experiences in caring for patients with COVID-19. Six themes emerged within the four lifeworld such as the feeling of vulnerability to COVID-19, time of uncertainties, price of being a hero, social stigma, holistic care, and sense of belongingness. Conclusions: The feeling of vulnerability to COVID-19 infection, time of uncertainties, price of being a hero, social stigma, and sense of belongingness have been understood in the context of lifeworld existential of van Manen. Issues are articulated directly from those who experienced them. Still, revisiting the existing intervention strategies of the government and institution, including regulating negative emotions, reducing related issues, and improving quality of life, is important.
Co-Authors Alrasheeday, Awatif Mansoor Alshammari, Fahad Alshammari, Sultan Asharari, Abdalkarem Borja, Ma. Venus Mostoles, Romeo, Jr Pasay-an, Eddieson Rondilla, Evalynn