Table 4.
Descriptive analysis of the HCW’s beliefs, attitudes, and practices concerning the Omicron variant.
| Variables | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sources of worries and fears about SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant | ||
| Risk of taking the disease to my family and household | 791 | 63.2 |
| Risk of lockdown or disruption to normal daily life | 790 | 63.1 |
| Risk of a travel ban | 765 | 61.1 |
| The higher risk of possible transmission among HCWs | 715 | 57.1 |
| Overwhelmed healthcare services | 580 | 46.3 |
| Lack of some equipment during pandemic (example: ventilator shortages) | 407 | 32.5 |
| The risk of depletion of my hospital’s PPE | 387 | 30.9 |
| Other worries | 97 | 7.7 |
| Your best used coping strategies with Omicron as an HCW | ||
| Following the prevention guidelines of healthcare authorities | 824 | 65.8 |
| Social distancing | 709 | 56.6 |
| Family support | 708 | 56.5 |
| Having faith | 684 | 54.6 |
| Seeking reliable information | 654 | 52.2 |
| Focusing on work | 523 | 41.8 |
| Sport and exercise | 481 | 38.4 |
| Seeking support from friends and colleagues | 415 | 33.1 |
| Reading | 409 | 32.7 |
| Staying at home | 400 | 31.9 |
| Avoiding reading about or discussing new SARS-CoV-2 strains | 157 | 12.5 |
| Other coping methods | 74 | 5.9 |