Healthcare workers’ knowledge, preparedness, counselling practices, and perceived barriers to confront COVID-19: A cross-sectional study from a war-torn country, Yemen

Authors :Fahmi Y. Al-Ashwal, Mohammed Kubas, Mohammed Zawiah, Ahmad Naoras Bitar, Ramzi Mukred Saeed, Syed Azhar Syed Sulaiman, Amer Hayat Khan, Siti Maisharah Sheikh Ghadzi

Titles of Publication :Healthcare workers’ knowledge, preparedness, counselling practices, and perceived barriers to confront COVID-19: a cross-sectional study from a war-torn country, Yemen

Journal Name : Plos One

Quartile :Q2

Impact Factor :2.740

Link :https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0243962

Description : This is the first paper-based study conducted in a Middle Eastern country prior to its healthcare authorities announcing their first confirmed case of COVID-19. Also, no previous studies in Yemen have evaluated the self-preparedness of frontline HCWs towards COVID-19, and likewise, no previous research has been undertaken to investigate the practices of HCWs and patient counselling concerning COVID-19 preventive measures. Therefore, this study aims to assess the knowledge, preparedness, and counselling practices of HCWs in relation to COVID-19. Also, to address the potential barriers and challenges for adequate prevention and control of COVID-19 in Yemen.