The awareness and preparedness in managing Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 Outbreak infection are most important to prevent the further spread. Aim: This study aimed to propose a protocol for improving staff nurses` awareness and self – efficacy with Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 Outbreak. Subjects and Method: A descriptive design was utilized in this study that was conducted in the units of Critical Care and Emergency for adults (surgery, medicine) and pediatrics at El - Sayed Galal and Ain Shams University Hospitals. A random sample was composed of 180 nurses with different ages, gender, education and experiences were recruited from the above mentioned settings. The study tools were: 1) Self-administered questionnaire sheet to assess nurses' awareness about Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 Outbreak. 2) General self-efficacy scale. 3) Ways of Coping Questionnaire for Staff Nurses. 4) Competency obstacles assessment sheet. Results: Mean age of studied nurses was 33.4±27.2 added to their awareness and self- efficacy need for improvement. Moreover, there were many obstacles affecting their competency. Conclusion: Overall, the current study concluded that nearly half of studied nurses had satisfactory awareness about Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and their role during the outbreak. Meanwhile, less than half of them had high self – efficacy and positive coping. In addition, majority of them had competency obstacles during their work on outbreak time. Recommendations: Further research study should be done to implement and nvestigate the effect of this proposed protocol for such group of nurses.
Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 Outbreak - Proposed Protocol - Staff Nurses` Awareness and Self – Efficacy
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