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. 2021 Mar 26;64:102243. doi: 10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102243
Please answer the following sociodemographic questions:
Gender:
 Male
 Female
Under which age group (years) do you fall?
 Up to 25
 26-30
 31-35
 Above 35
Experience (years):
 ≤5
 6-10
  >10
Levels of education:
 Diplomate in Pharmacy
 Bachelor of Pharmacy
 PharmD
 Master's Degree in Pharmacy or a Higher degree
Current work situation:
 Working Part-time in Community Pharmacy
 Working Part-time in Hospital Pharmacy
 Full-time Community Pharmacy
 Full-time Hospital Pharmacy
Monthly income (USD$):
 Less than 700 (500 JOD)
 700–1400 (500JOD-1,000JOD)
 More than1400 (more than 1000 JOD)
Marital status:
 Married
 Single
Have children:
 Yes
 No
Area of work:
 Urban
 Rural
Source of information (Please select all that apply):
 Local channels and international channels
 social media
 WHO website and social pages
 Scientific journals
 Others (e.g., workplace and colleagues, and ministry of health (MOH) website)
Frequency of use of source of information:
 Daily
 Weekly
 Monthly
How frequently do you employ Evidence-Based Medicine to determine the most appropriate treatment plan for your patients?
 Occasionally
 Sometimes
 Often
 Very often
Are you willing to make an effective patient referral to a specialist during this pandemic?
 Yes
 No
 Not Sure
Please indicate your agreement regarding the following infection prevention and control (IPC) measures against COVID-19, to prevent harm to patients and other health workers
Rarely Less Often Sometimes Often Very Often
Nothing, wait and see approach
Covering nose and mouth when sneezing
Request medical help immediately
Self-isolation and request sick leave
Take antibiotics
Herbal products
Over the counter (OTC) medications
Wear face mask
Undergo testing for COVID-19
Stop socializing
Clean surrounding surfaces
In your opinion, please select the current treatment approach for controlling COVID-1
- No treatment available Yes No
- Antivirals Yes No
- Vitamin C Yes o
- Treating complications (supportive care) Yes No
- Observation and follow-up Yes No
- Antibacterial Yes No
Please indicate which of the following conditions followed to discontinue self-isolation of COVID 19 diagnosed patients
Resolution of fever with the use of fever-reducing medications Yes No Not Sure
Improvement in respiratory symptoms (e.g., cough, shortness of breath) Yes No Not Sure
Negative results of an FDA emergency use authorized molecular assay for COVID-19 from at least two consecutive nasopharyngeal swab specimens collected ≥24 h apart Yes No Not Sure
Please indicate your level of agreement with the following activities that pharmacists are expected to perform during the COVID-19 pandemic (N = 486)
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
-Reminding clienteles to keep good hand hygiene, maintain distancing behaviors, avoiding crowded places, and other infection control measures.
-Pharmacists may help expedite the referral process for patients with sign and symptoms of COVOD-19
-Pharmacists can help provide patients with necessary information about COVID-19 (e.g., signs and symptoms) to reduce visits to healthcare facilities
-Pharmacists can advise people about the most effective way clean hands and how to correctly put on a face mask
-Pharmacists can continue to direct clienteles to reliable resources of information such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the CDC, and local health departments
-Pharmacists should continue to provide over-the-counter treatments for patients suffering from coughs, nasal congestion, runny nose, pain, fever, and sore throat when needed.
-Pharmacists have the ability to identify patients who have the health risk factors for COVID-19
-Pharmacists should remain up-to-date on the latest information so they can help provide the appropriate management for COVID-19 patients