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COVID-19: Knowledge, Perception and Infection Control Practice of Health Care Workers (A Suggested Ward-based Educational Package)

Research Member
Research Date
Research Year
2020
Research Journal
Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal
Research Publisher
Assiut University, Faculty of Nursing
Research Vol
8
Research Rank
22
Research_Pages
13
Research Abstract

Since announcement of the Chinese authorities in  Wuhan city on novel corona virus disease (COVID- 19) in December 2019, the epidemic has expanded from Wuhan throughout China and disseminated to every country across the world. As of 10 June, there were 7.5 million confirmed COVID-19 cases and 410 thousand deaths worldwide (Zhang et al., 2020).

COVID -19 infection occurs mainly by contact or droplet transmission. At this time, there are no  specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19. The ward education is widely regarded as the most suitable method for teaching and has consistently been identified as the preferred place for learning by nurses. Much of the literature refers specifically to those undertaking pre-registration programs and post basic courses. However, with the arrival of word based education selecting the most appropriate venue for learning