'SARS-Cov-2 testing in the United Arab Emirates: Population Attitudes and Beliefs'
| Autor: | Fatima Kayani, Nico Nagelkerke, Naji AlMestika, Ruqaya AlNuaimi, Latifa Mohammad Baynouna AlKetbi, Mariam AlSaedi, Noura Alblooshi, Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Fatima ALBlooshi, Shamma AlKhajeh, Ahmed Al Jiziri, Saeed AlDhahei, Jehan AlFalahi, Shamsa Almansoori, Amal AlKhoori, Mariam AlShamsi, Aysha AlAryani, Hanan Abdelbaqi |
|---|---|
| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
| Předmět: |
education.field_of_study
medicine.medical_specialty Referral business.industry Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) media_common.quotation_subject Population Test (assessment) Abu dhabi Medical illness Family medicine Pandemic Medicine education business Empowerment media_common |
| DOI: | 10.1101/2021.02.19.21251841 |
| Popis: | ObjectivesThe United Arab Emirates responded to the SARS-COV-2 pandemic and widely implemented test-and-trace strategy. In this cross-sectional questionnaire-based study 531 subjects presenting for SARS-COV-2 testing were recruited to study population’s beliefs and choices regarding testing and were compared to 156 who never been tested.ResultsThe community uptake in Abu Dhabi Emirate reached 90% (average of 68% overall). In the great majority it was self-motivated as 6% only had doctor referral. Those who had not taken a test were younger in age (p < 0.001), more likely performing activities such as shopping and eating out (p = 0.001), have a medical illness (p < 0.0001), and working from home (p = 0.005). The tested group reported significantly more agreement with the statement, if someone had negative result no need to stay home or wear mask. In conclusion, SARS-COV-2 testing had extensive coverage and high acceptability in the UAE. Acting on concluded beliefs and attitude are key to ensure the testing coverage efficiency and public empowerment. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
| Externí odkaz: |
|