COVID-19 Practices of Frontliners in Cagayan: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

A standardized framework for health-care practices provides an excellent opportunity for frontline workers to efficiently and effectively perform standard operating procedures, showcase optimal well-being, and achieve global health standards. A thorough assessment and review of patient management among frontline staff will benefit the healthcare management team. Hence, to become considerably more responsive and prepared for future pandemics, the health-care system must have standardized care practices. This descriptive-correlational research, surveyed three hundred eighty-four (384) randomly selected hospital and community frontliners working in the government hospitals and local government units in the province of Cagayan, Philippines.  Respondents including Medical Doctors, Nurses, Medical Technologists, Respiratory Therapists, Radiologic Technologists, Midwives, Ambulance Crew, Janitors, Security Guard, members of the Barangay Health Emergency Response Team were interviewed through Phone Assisted Survey. Results showed that frontliners have good practices during CoViD-19 pandemic. Moreover, living status (p=0.0496) and occupation (p<0.001) are factors influencing practices. Respondents living with someone manifest significantly higher practice scores compared to those living alone. Correspondingly, allied health professionals display better practice scores than non-allied health.