Survey of knowledge, attitude and practice of medical staff in relation to the new corona virus (Covid-19)

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that may cause respiratory infections ranging from colds to more severe diseases such as measles and mumps. One of the factors that has caused a lot of anxiety in recent days is anxiety associated with the corona virus. Considering the environmental conditions and characteristics that medical personnel are associated with corona patients, the aim of this study was to investigate the level of anxiety of medical personnel in the face and non-exposure to the new corona virus (Covid-19).Materials &

 In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 204 medical personnel working in hospitals and health centers of Jahrom city who were exposed to or not exposed to this disease were included in the study by census sampling in 2020. Data collection tools in this study included demographic information questionnaire and coronavirus anxiety scale questionnaire (CDAS). Data analysis was performed using SPSS software version 21 and descriptive and inferential statistical tests.

 The mean score of anxiety of hospital medical staff during the new coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19) in Jahrom was 29.85%. Also, in the medical staff, the mean score of psychological symptoms (41.91%) was higher than physical symptoms (12.80%). Anxiety, psychological and physical symptoms in women were significantly higher than men (p <0.05). There is a relationship between demographic variables, gender, service history and number of family members with anxiety (p <0.05).

Based on the results of the presented study, it seems that the care and maintenance of mental health of medical care workers during the face of infectious disease is of great importance. This is even more important for physicians and paramedics. The need for retraining courses for physicians and paramedics to be held virtually with the aim of education and mental he