Table 4.
HCWs’ expectations about the practices needed to combat the COVID-19 Delta variant.
| HCW Practices/Perceptions | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| To the best of your knowledge, is the Delta variant currently circulating in the KSA | ||
| Unsure | 39 | 3.1 |
| Yes | 511 | 40 |
| No | 728 | 57 |
| This Delta variant has the potential to cause a new COVID-19 wave in the KSA | ||
| Agree | 844 | 66 |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 368 | 28.8 |
| Disagree | 66 | 5.2 |
| A second national lockdown may be implemented if a Delta variant outbreak occurs | ||
| Agree | 708 | 55.4 |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 408 | 31.9 |
| Disagree | 162 | 12.7 |
| Due to the new COVID-19 mutations, healthcare workers should continue universal masking | ||
| Agree | 1076 | 84.2 |
| Neither agree or disagree | 190 | 14.9 |
| Disagree | 12 | 0.9 |