Table 2.
Knowledge of healthcare workers regarding COVID-19
| General knowledge for COVID-19 (correct answer) | N (%) |
| Symptoms may occur from 2 or 14 days after exposure (Yes) | 461 (93,9 |
| If an individual is infected with the virus there is no chance of surviving (No) | 474 (97,3) |
| Individuals who receive the flu vaccine are adequately vaccinated and protected (No) | 475 (97,7) |
| Even in areas where there is an outbreak, it is safe to eat products if they are cooked well and appropriately prepared (Yes) | 435 (89,9) |
| If an individual has symptoms of fever, cough and difficulty breathing, he/she must seek medical advice promptly and report his/her medical and travel history to health service providers (Yes) | 434 (90,2 |
| For individuals working in a wet market, disinfection of all equipment and workplaces at least once a day is recommended (Yes) | 412 (86,9) |
| According to WHO guidelines, hand washing is necessary only when hands are visibly soiled (No) | 469 (98,3) |
| Total | Mean ± SD (range) |
| General knowledge score | 6,4 ± 1,0 (0–7) |
| Specific knowledge for COVID-19 (correct answer) | N (%) |
| Incubation period in days (2–14) | 179 (36,4) |
| All the following are symptoms of COVID-19 except (Skin rash) | 470 (95,5) |
| COVID-19 is transmitted to humans through (Unknown) | 169 (34,5) |
| COVID-19 transmission occurs through (All the above) | 229 (46,7) |
| Complications of COVID-19 (All the above) | 451 (91,9) |
| What is the current treatment of COVID-19 (Supportive care) | 249 (51,4) |
| Reduce the risk of transmission by (All of the above) | 260 (53,1) |
| Total | Mean ± SD (range) |
| Specific knowledge score | 4,0 ± 1,4 (0–7) |