Assessing Knowledge and Preventive Practices Regarding Infectious Diseases Among Healthcare Workers in Hail City, Saudi Arabia
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Title
Assessing Knowledge and Preventive Practices Regarding Infectious Diseases Among Healthcare Workers in Hail City, Saudi Arabia
Subject
COVID-19, healthcare workers, impact, pandemic, precautionary health behaviors
Description
Studies suggest that there may be gaps in knowledge and compliance with infection control measures among healthcare
workers in Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to determine the knowledge of, and preventive measures employed by the
healthcare workers in Hail City, Saudi Arabia, regarding infectious diseases. A cross-sectional design was employed, and
the study participants were 265 healthcare workers aged 18 or older who were currently employed at government
hospitals, involved in patient care or essential healthcare services, and fluent in English. Healthcare workers on leave,
with cognitive impairments, with language barriers, or who refused to participate in the study were excluded. Data
collection took place between November and December 2022. Overall, there was a high percentage of correct responses
During the surge of the highly infectious disease known as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which reached
pandemic levels, most of the participants wore gloves while at work and wore masks when leaving the house. None of
the participants went to crowded places (100%). Of note, the participants’ educational attainment (p < .000) and education
on COVID-19 (p = .001) were found to have significant relationships with their knowledge. Accordingly, sex (p < .000),
educational attainment (p < .000), occupation (p = .001), and education on COVID-19 (p < .000) were found to have
significant relationships with employment of COVID-19 preventive measures. The healthcare workers in this study have
a good understanding of COVID-19 and are taking appropriate preventive measures to protect themselves and others from
it. However, ongoing education and training are crucial to ensure that all healthcare workers possess the necessary
knowledge and skills to respond effectively to future health crises.
workers in Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to determine the knowledge of, and preventive measures employed by the
healthcare workers in Hail City, Saudi Arabia, regarding infectious diseases. A cross-sectional design was employed, and
the study participants were 265 healthcare workers aged 18 or older who were currently employed at government
hospitals, involved in patient care or essential healthcare services, and fluent in English. Healthcare workers on leave,
with cognitive impairments, with language barriers, or who refused to participate in the study were excluded. Data
collection took place between November and December 2022. Overall, there was a high percentage of correct responses
During the surge of the highly infectious disease known as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which reached
pandemic levels, most of the participants wore gloves while at work and wore masks when leaving the house. None of
the participants went to crowded places (100%). Of note, the participants’ educational attainment (p < .000) and education
on COVID-19 (p = .001) were found to have significant relationships with their knowledge. Accordingly, sex (p < .000),
educational attainment (p < .000), occupation (p = .001), and education on COVID-19 (p < .000) were found to have
significant relationships with employment of COVID-19 preventive measures. The healthcare workers in this study have
a good understanding of COVID-19 and are taking appropriate preventive measures to protect themselves and others from
it. However, ongoing education and training are crucial to ensure that all healthcare workers possess the necessary
knowledge and skills to respond effectively to future health crises.
Creator
Sandro Costanilla Villareal
Source
DOI: 10.7454/jki.v27i3.1239
Publisher
Universitas Indonesia
Date
2024
Contributor
Sri Wahyuni
Rights
pISSN 1410-4490; eISSN 2354-9203
Format
PDF
Language
English
Type
Text
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Collection
Citation
Sandro Costanilla Villareal, “Assessing Knowledge and Preventive Practices Regarding Infectious Diseases Among Healthcare Workers in Hail City, Saudi Arabia,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed February 21, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/10959.