Healthcare workers' and students' knowledge regarding the transmission, epidemiology and symptoms of COVID-19 in 41 cities of Bolivia and Colombia

Escalera-Antezana, Juan Pablo; Cerruto-Zelaya, Pedro Ezequiel; Apaza-Huasco, Mijael; Miranda-Rojas, Sarah Herminia; Flores-Cárdenas, Carlos Alfredo; Rivera-Zabala, Luisa; Olmos-Machicado, Julia Rosa; Álvarez-Amaya, Valeria; Acevedo-López, Doménica; Valencia-Gallego, Valentina; López-Echeverri, Camila; Vallejo-Atehortua, Eliana; González-Patiño, Valentina; Vásquez-Castañeda, Danna L.; García-Zuluaga, Luisa M; Cortés-Bonilla, Isabella; López-Bueno, Isaac; Villamil-Gómez, Wilmer E.; Otero-Florez, José Maria; Toscano-Lobo, Carlos Enrique; González, Gloria M.; Díaz-Guio, Diego Andrés; Rodríguez‐Morales, Alfonso J.

doi:10.1016/j.tmaid.2020.101702

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“…Overall, a total of eight different education initiatives for nursing students have been described ( Downes, 2015 ; Escalera-Antezana et al, 2020 ; Ferranti et al, 2016 ; McNiel & Elertson, 2017 ; Patel et al, 2018 ; Stirling et al, 2015 ; Vizcaya-Moreno et al, 2015 ; Wu et al, 2009 ). Four of these were proactive interventions integrated into the teaching curriculum ( McNiel & Elertson, 2017 ; Patel et al, 2018 ; Vizcaya-Moreno et al, 2015 ; Wu et al, 2009 ), one formed part of a degree programme, although it was introduced in response to an epidemic ( Stirling et al, 2015 ), two were independent courses ( Downes, 2015 ; Ferranti et al, 2016 ) and one involved education symposia on COVID-19 open to both health professionals and students ( Escalera-Antezana et al, 2020 ). In all but one of these initiatives ( Escalera-Antezana et al, 2020 ) it is specified that the content of education was based on the response guidelines of the USA Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and/or those of the Ministry of Health of the country in question, and in all cases the participants included experts in zoonosis.…”

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“…Four of these were proactive interventions integrated into the teaching curriculum ( McNiel & Elertson, 2017 ; Patel et al, 2018 ; Vizcaya-Moreno et al, 2015 ; Wu et al, 2009 ), one formed part of a degree programme, although it was introduced in response to an epidemic ( Stirling et al, 2015 ), two were independent courses ( Downes, 2015 ; Ferranti et al, 2016 ) and one involved education symposia on COVID-19 open to both health professionals and students ( Escalera-Antezana et al, 2020 ). In all but one of these initiatives ( Escalera-Antezana et al, 2020 ) it is specified that the content of education was based on the response guidelines of the USA Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and/or those of the Ministry of Health of the country in question, and in all cases the participants included experts in zoonosis. The duration of education programmes varied considerably, from a pre-recorded 10-min session ( Patel et al, 2018 ), through courses lasting 3–5 h ( Escalera-Antezana et al, 2020 ; McNiel & Elertson, 2017 ; Vizcaya-Moreno et al, 2015 ) or a full day ( Downes, 2015 ; Ferranti et al, 2016 ), to a 16-h programme split into one-hour sessions ( Wu et al, 2009 ).…”

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Experiences and needs of nursing students during pandemic outbreaks: A systematic overview of the literature

Goni-Fuste

Wennberg

Martín-Delgado

et al. 2021

Journal of Professional Nursing

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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Experiences and needs of nursing students during pandemic outbreaks: A systematic overview of the literature

Goni-Fuste

Wennberg

Martín-Delgado

et al. 2021

Journal of Professional Nursing

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“…Escalera-Antezana et al [ 49 ] in their cross-sectional study researched knowledge of COVID-19 symptoms (amongst others) with a one question-item. The research was undertaken in Colombia and Bolivia, employing 1165 healthcare students and workers.…”

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“… It provides an in-depth insight of research referring to young people’s self-assessed knowledge regarding the symptoms of COVID-19, an understudied topic too. Specifically, only three peer-reviewed academic research papers were found that examine young peoples’ knowledge of COVID-19 [ 47 , 48 , 49 ]. In these three papers, the majority used a sample of university students, drawn from health care and non-healthcare areas of study.…”

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Knowledge Assessment of COVID-19 Symptoms: Gender Differences and Communication Routes for the Generation Z Cohort

Kamenidou

Stavrianea

Mamalis

et al. 2020

IJERPH

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This paper explores the generation Z (Gen Z) cohort’s self-assessed knowledge regarding the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) symptoms as well as their interest in acquiring information and learning more about the transmission and spread of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-COV-2 virus) and the COVID-19 symptoms. Additionally, it investigates gender differences in self-assessed knowledge of COVID-19 symptoms. Field research employing a nonprobability sampling method with an online questionnaire resulted in collecting 762 valid questionnaires. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, factor and reliability analysis, and the independent sample t-test. Results reveal that overall symptom knowledge was assessed higher than the self-assessed knowledge of the 13 specific symptoms. No gender differences were detected regarding self-assessed knowledge of the following COVID-19 symptoms: cough, dyspnea, anorexia, productive cough with expectoration (phlegm), headache, and diarrhea. On the other hand, for self-assessed overall knowledge of COVID-19 symptoms, as well as self-assessed knowledge of COVID-19 symptoms related to fever and fatigue, myalgia (muscle pain), pharyngodynia, nausea–vomitus, hemoptysis, and abdominal pain, the t-tests conducted showed that there are statistical differences in knowledge assessment between male and female subjects. Based on the outcomes, the paper provides marketing communication practices targeting this young generation cohort to raise awareness so that Gen Z’ers may react effectively if these symptoms are observed and, thus, request medical assistance.

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“…With the vast majority of them being digital natives, most get their knowledge via online platforms and social media [59]. In addition to that, it was shown that focused training courses (held offline before, and online after lockdown) could significantly enhance the knowledge about Covid-19 [85] and that there was no difference in quality between instructor-led and video lesson based instruction on PPE [86]. Local solutions like the 1-sided 'Quick sheet' amongst residents was soon be adopted by the whole department [67] and may also be a valuable transferable solution to other departments.…”

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Preparation of students and residents of human medicine in the first four months of the Covid-19 pandemic. Implications for a second wave.

Wohlfarth

Gloor

Hautz

2020

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Introduction: In the Covid-19 pandemic, medical students and residents find themselves in a healthcare environment with measures and policies changing by the hour. Reports regarding those in training were scarce and scattered in the early pandemic, what made an overarching insight a challenge. This review compiles and analyzes the literature addressing the preparation of students and residents in the first four months of the Covid-19 pandemic to find gaps and implications for the current pandemic as well as for future scenarios.Methods: We performed a systematic literature search and content analysis (CA) for articles available in English language that focus on the preparation of students and residents in human medicine within the first four months of the Covid-19 pandemic.Results: We retrieved 82 articles from a wide range of journals, professional backgrounds and countries. CA identified five recurring subgroup topics of «faculty preparation», «uncertainty and mental health», «clinical knowledge», «rights and obligations» and «(self-) support and supply». Within these subgroups the main concerns of «(re)deployment», «interruption of training and career», «safety issues», «transmission of disease», and «restricted social interaction» were identified as potential stressors that hold a risk for fatigue, loss of morale and burnout.Discussion: Students and residents are willing and able to participate, when provided with appropriate deployment, thorough supervision, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and valid knowledge. Faculties and policymakers should be in close contact with the youngest in training to value their concerns and intrinsic creativity on the scenario. The use of new technology for interaction and knowledge provision, interviews for voluntary deployment and the provision of mental health support seem appropriate measures to support students and residents under the current pandemic.Conclusion: Our review holds thorough implications for faculties and policymakers. Not only for surge capacity, but also for the safety and the professional identity formation of those in training, it is crucial to understand their needs and concerns. Leaders should strive for a close communication with students and residents, value their intrinsic creativeness and constantly evaluate on their needs regarding knowledge aspects, safety measures, legal concerns and well-being for the construction of nation-wide homogenous policies.

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Healthcare workers' and students' knowledge regarding the transmission, epidemiology and symptoms of COVID-19 in 41 cities of Bolivia and Colombia

Cited by 16 publications

References 6 publications

Experiences and needs of nursing students during pandemic outbreaks: A systematic overview of the literature

Experiences and needs of nursing students during pandemic outbreaks: A systematic overview of the literature

Knowledge Assessment of COVID-19 Symptoms: Gender Differences and Communication Routes for the Generation Z Cohort

Preparation of students and residents of human medicine in the first four months of the Covid-19 pandemic. Implications for a second wave.

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