Logistical concerns faced by frontliners in obstetrics and gynecology during the COVID-19 pandemic in a COVID-19 referral hospital in the Philippines
- Author:
Bernadette Ann S. Alcazaren
1
;
Maria Antonia E. Habana
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: OB‑GYN frontliners; COVID‑19 pandemic; Logistical concerns
- From: Philippine Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2021;45(1):11-22
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Introduction:The COVID 19 infection has greatly affected health care delivery in the Philippines. However, the concerns of healthcare workers have yet to be explored
Objective:This study determined the logistical concerns of the residents and fellows of an academic government hospital that serves as a COVID‑19 referral center in the Philippines
Methods:This is a cross‑sectional, online survey administered to the trainees of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Results:Eighty‑seven participants were included in the study. Mean age was 30.7 ±3.7. Most were single, female and resident doctors. Eighty‑one percent agreed there was easy access to food and water during duty and that the food and water provided by the hospital were adequate. Fiftyfour percent agreed that they feel safe going to and from the hospital. However, fifty‑five percent disagreed to feeling safe from COVID‑19 within the hospital. A high majority of the participants agreed that they have access to personal protective equipment but only fifty‑eight percent agreed that the supply was adequate. The top 5 logistical concerns identified were: (1) safety and security, (2) food, (3) supply of personal protective equipment, (4) water, and (5) transportation
Conclusion:Although provisions on basic needs and protective equipment were adequate, trainees still felt unsafe from COVID‑19 within the hospital. Both the government and hospital administrators must continue to work together to improve strategies to address concerns of frontliners - Full text:PhilippJObstetGynecol45111-443997_000723.pdf
