Willingness of Nurses to Work during A Covid-19 Pandemic: The Role of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Assistant Professor of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.

2 Lecturer of nursing administration, Faculty of Nursing, Port Said University, Egypt.

3 Lecturer of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Egypt

Abstract

Background: COVID-19 pandemic has caused an excessive loss of life and becomes
a major threat to human life around the world. Nurses’ willingness to participate in the care
of patients with COVID-19 increases as the awareness of diseases and training increases.
Aim: To explore the role of knowledge, attitudes, and practices on willingness of nurses to
work during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Cross-sectional descriptive research design.
Setting: The study was conducted at all Port Said governmental hospitals )6 hospitals(.
Subject: 426 nurses working in Port Said governmental hospitals. Tool: Knowledge, attitudes,
and practices questionnaire was utilized for data collection. Results: Nearly two-thirds of the
nurses had an adequate level of knowledge, practices, and a positive attitude regarding
COVID-19. Also, nurses' willingness to work and care for patients with COVID-19 is not
only affected by their knowledge, attitude, and practice but also, were positive predictors for
nurses` willingness. Conclusion: Knowledge, attitude, & practices had a significant positive
role in improving nurses' willingness to work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Recommendations: Educational programs for nurses about COVID‐19 outlined by WHO
and Ministry of Health and Population in Egypt, with periodical evaluation.

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Egyptian Journal of Health Care
Volume 12, Issue 3
September 2021
Pages 915-930

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