Table 1 Level of COVID-19 related knowledge among frontline physicians of Pakistan
From: COVID-19 pandemic- knowledge, perception, anxiety and depression among frontline doctors of Pakistan
Consultants n (%) | Trainees n (%) | Total N(%) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Among elderly, children, immuno-compromised and adults who do you think exhibit a high complication rate? | ||||
Score of 4 | 29 (27.4) | 77 (72.6) | 106 (100) | 0.896 |
Score of below 4 | 71 (25.1) | 212 (74.9) | 283 (100) | |
What is mortality rate of COVID confirmed cases in Pakistan | ||||
Correct answer | 93 (27.1) | 250 (72.9) | 343 (100) | 0.083 |
Incorrect answer | 7 (15.2) | 36 (84.8) | 46 (100) | |
Which of the following has higher yield for virus? | ||||
Correct answer | 97 (26.4) | 270 (73.6) | 367 (100) | 0.182 |
Incorrect answer | 3 (13.6) | 19 (86.4) | 22 (100) | |
What is standard test for confirming a positive COVID case | ||||
Correct answer | 95 (26) | 271 (74) | 366 (100) | 0.654 |
Incorrect answer | 5 (21.7) | 18 (78.3) | 23 (100) | |
Overall knowledge score | ||||
Low to moderate | 39 (23.1) | 130 (79.6) | 169 (100) | 0.298 |
High | 61 (27.7) | 159 (72.3) | 220 (100) | |