Omicron: Egyptian nurses’ knowledge and attitudes

摘要

Objective:The current study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitudes of nurses toward the current COVID-19 pandemic and Omicron variant.Materials and Methods:A cross-sectional online survey was used.Totally 277 Egyptian nurses completed an electronic questionnaire comprising demographics with 5 items,nurses’knowledge on Omicron with 18 questions,and nurses’attitudes on Omicron with 5 questions.The data collected were expressed using numbers,percentages,and mean and standard deviation.Results:The mean age of nurses was 27±5 years,nearly 50%of the nurses were bachelor degrees.The total score of correct answers related to knowledge was 75%,showing the different degrees of knowledge about Omicron.The majority of nurses showed positive attitudes toward controlling and managing the COVID-19 pandemic.Conclusions:Egyptian nurses have average knowledge about Omicron and a positive attitude toward controlling the COVID-19 pandemic.There should be scope for further assessment to enhance understanding about COVID-19.Moreover,health education programs should be developed for nursing staff to improve information,beliefs,behaviors,and attitudes towards the Omicron variant in particular and the COVID-19 pandemic in general.