Table 3. Self-preparedness of HCWs for the COVID-19.
| Statement | Answers with "Yes", N (%) | Overall score Median (IQR) |
|---|---|---|
| I know all the relevant information related to COVID-19 disease. | 288(56.0) | |
| I have read general guidance about COVID-19 (for example, WHO or CDC COVID-19 guidance). | 435 (84.6) | |
| I have read medical articles related to COVID-19 outbreak preparedness. | 392 (76.3) | |
| I can identify the signs and symptoms of COVID-19. | 342(66.5) | |
| I can manage the common symptoms of COVID-19 | 227 (44.2) | |
| I have the skills to decide which patients should be managed first. | 212 (41.2) | 9 (6–11) |
| I can care for COVID-19 patients independently without any supervision. | 94 (18.3) | |
| I have participated in educational activities dealing with COVID-19 outbreak preparedness (continuing education classes, seminars, or courses). | 143 (27.8) | |
| I have the necessary knowledge and skills to educate patients about COVID-19 prevention practices. | 346 (67.3) | |
| I am aware of all the challenges in my community that may hinder the response to the COVID-19 | 331 (64.4) | |
| I know how and to whom COVID-19 cases should be reported. | 256 (49.8) | |
| I have participated in emergency planning for COVID-19 in my community | 107 (20.8) | |
| In case of infectious disease outbreaks, I know how to use properly the personal protective equipment | 357 (69.5) | |
| In case of infectious disease outbreaks, I know how to execute decontamination procedures. | 390 (75.9) | |
| In a case of emergency, I know how to perform isolation procedures to minimize the risks of community exposure. | 349 (67.9) |
IQR = Interquartile range.