- CODEN : IAJPBB
- issn 2349-7750
TITLE:
PERSPECTIVE OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS IN PAKISTAN ON COVID-19; AN OVERVIEW
AUTHORS:
Dr Asif Islam, Dr Zainab Younus, Arif Ahmad, Ayesha Younas
ABSTRACT:
Background: The 2019-2020 Coronavirus pandemic also name as (COVID-19) is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus2. The outbreak was first identified in Wuhan, Hubei china. From where it spread to the rest of the world. Now more than 177 countries, report the cases of corona pandemic with large number of corona cases and deaths. Objective: This study highlights the available information, spreading patterns, and healing patterns in Pakistan from the perspective of doctors. Research design: Researchers apply quantitative method. Data is collected through survey from 200 doctors, in Lahore Pakistan, through random sampling technique, which is analyzed through SPSS. Results: This research highlight the pandemic current situation in Pakistan. This study conclude that Doctors of Pakistan are aware from the pandemic disease and its healing patterns, this research also highlight the symptoms, and healing pattern of corona virus disease in Pakistan. The implications of this paper is discussed. Conclusion: The results of this conclude that the doctors in Pakistan are well aware of the corona virus spread pattern, pandemic, treatment options and its signs and symptoms. Though, further studies are required to determine its type and DNA pattern among patients in Pakistan. Because the global threat of COVID-19 is still emerging, improving awareness and perception among healthcare professionals is crucial. Training interventions are urgently needed to reach HCWs beyond the borders and further work is needed. Keywords: Covid-19, Health care Professionals, pandemic, Quantitative method
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