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University of Lynchburg DMSc Doctoral Project Assignment Repository

University of Lynchburg DMSc Doctoral Project Assignment Repository

Specialty

Urgent Care

Advisor

Dr. Arnold

Abstract

Objectives

The following were the objectives of current study:

  • To assess the level of preparedness among healthcare facilities in combating the COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana
  • To evaluate the extent to which appropriate materials and equipment for combating the COVID-19 pandemic available at the disposal of healthcare workers in Ghana
  • To examine the extent to which healthcare workers in Ghana are knowledgeable about the COVID-19 pandemic

Methods

A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional design was adopted to achieve the study objectives. A structured questionnaire was deployed to 487 healthcare workers in Ghana via online platforms. The survey tool was designed to measure three constructs; facility-level preparedness in terms of case management protocols, availability of appropriate materials and equipment, and general Covid-19 knowledge among the workers.

Results

There was a low level of preparedness as indicated by capacity to isolate (43%), fear among nurses (40%), standard operating procedures (32%), absence of triage (50%), and overall rating (30%). Critical equipment and materials including PPEs (15%), masks (51%), and sani

tizers (34%) were unavailable. Lastly, workers were knowledgeable on modes of spread and prevention, although over reliance on social media information was also high.

Conclusion

Preparedness for handling Covid-19 is generally low, although more research should be conducted to determine whether the situation has changed.

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