@article{Pakkir Mohamed_Subbarayalu_2022, title={Knowledge, attitude, practices and perceived job stress among physical therapists in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study}, volume={93}, url={https://mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/actabiomedica/article/view/13158}, DOI={10.23750/abm.v93i5.13158}, abstractNote={<p><strong><em>Aim</em></strong>: The objective of this study was to assess the level of knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) and perceived job stress among physical therapists (PTs) during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). <strong><em>Methods</em></strong>: A cross-sectional study design was adopted; 300 PTs working within the KSA were randomly selected, and the KAP questionnaire was distributed through email using a Google form during the first quarter of 2022. The questionnaire consisted of demographic information, KAP, and perceived stress level at the job. Data analysis was carried out using SPSS 20.0. <strong><em>Results</em></strong>: Most PTs are knowledgeable about the management of COVID-19 patients, where their overall correct response to the items of the knowledge-related questionnaire was 87%. Most PTs had positive attitudes toward successful control of COVID-19 (83%) and took necessary precautions, such as frequent handwashing (97.2%) and adherence to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) guidelines (91.5%) during practice. The overall job stress level of the PTs was ’Moderate’ (76.5%). This study showed a significant association between the level of job stress experienced by the PTs and selected demographic variables. <strong><em>Conclusion</em>:</strong> PTs have adequate knowledge, exhibit a positive attitude and adhere to CDC guidelines while managing patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most PTs are prone to moderate job stress while managing patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, and appropriate strategies must be devised to alleviate their job stress and improve their efficiency.</p>
<p style="margin: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: #c00000;"> </span></p>}, number={5}, journal={Acta Biomedica Atenei Parmensis}, author={Pakkir Mohamed, Shahul Hameed and Subbarayalu, Arun Vijay}, year={2022}, month={Oct.}, pages={e2022250} }