| Yazarlar |
Doç. Dr. Çiğdem Eda BALKAN BOZLAK
Kafkas Üniversitesi, Türkiye |
Hayrunnisa Bekis Bozkurt
İstanbul Medeniyet Üniversitesi, Türkiye |
| Özet |
| Objective: The Zika virus is an important viral agent that presents the risk of pandemic disease. Infection with the virus cancause microcephaly in infants, as well as other potential effects. The aim of this study was to evaluate the level of knowledgeabout the Zika virus among healthcare personnel in Turkey.Materials and Methods: A total of 290 healthcare personnel from a secondary and a tertiary health institution wereincluded in this study. The data were collected using a survey form prepared by the researchers and statistically analyzed.Results: Among the respondents, there was awareness of the Zika virus in 68.7%, 75.0%, 75.9%, and 77.0% of women,individuals over 35 years of age, doctors, and those with a healthcare career of at least 10 years, respectively. The results revealed that 58.9% knew the true means of transmission, 36.0% were aware of prevention efforts, 41.1% were familiar withpotential complications, 0.5% reported knowledge of treatment, and 16.8% responded correctly regarding the availabilityof a vaccine. The primary source of information about the virus was TV and radio for 68.5% of the participants, and 3.6%cited scientific papers.Conclusion: The Zika virus is a potential pandemic agent. The knowledge level of the healthcare personnel studied wasinsufficient to meet such a challenge. The ministry of health and universities should provide the appropriate training tohealthcare personnel. |
| Anahtar Kelimeler |
| Health personnel | knowledge | Zika virus |
| Makale Türü | Özgün Makale |
| Makale Alt Türü | ESCI dergilerinde yayımlanan tam makale |
| Dergi Adı | ERCIYES MEDICAL JOURNAL |
| Dergi ISSN | 2149-2247 |
| Dergi Tarandığı Indeksler | E-SCI |
| Makale Dili | İngilizce |
| Basım Tarihi | 03-2020 |
| Cilt No | 42 |
| Sayı | 1 |
| Sayfalar | 89 / 92 |
| Doi Numarası | 10.14744/etd.2019.72473 |
| Makale Linki | https://www.erciyesmedj.com/jvi.aspx?un=EMJ-72473 |
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