Microcephaly Agent of Zika Virus and Unknowns by Healthcare Personnel

BOZLAK, Çiğdem Eda Balkan; BEKİS BOZKURT, HAYRUNNİSA

doi:10.14744/etd.2019.72473

Microcephaly Agent of Zika Virus and Unknowns by Healthcare Personnel

Çiğdem Eda Balkan BOZLAK, (Kafkas Üniversitesi, Tıp Fakültesi, Tıbbi Mikrobiyoloji Anabilim Dalı, Kars, Türkiye)

Hayrunnisa Bekis BOZKURT (Kafkas Üniversitesi, Tıp Fakültesi, Çocuk Kliniği, Kars, Türkiye)

Erciyes Medical Journal

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Yıl: 2020 Cilt: 42 Sayı: 1 Sayfa Aralığı: 89 - 92 Metin Dili: İngilizce DOI: 10.14744/etd.2019.72473 İndeks Tarihi: 26-11-2020

Microcephaly Agent of Zika Virus and Unknowns by Healthcare Personnel

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Objective: The Zika virus is an important viral agent that presents the risk of pandemic disease. Infection with the virus cancause microcephaly in infants, as well as other potential effects. The aim of this study was to evaluate the level of knowledgeabout the Zika virus among healthcare personnel in Turkey.Materials and Methods: A total of 290 healthcare personnel from a secondary and a tertiary health institution wereincluded in this study. The data were collected using a survey form prepared by the researchers and statistically analyzed.Results: Among the respondents, there was awareness of the Zika virus in 68.7%, 75.0%, 75.9%, and 77.0% of women,individuals over 35 years of age, doctors, and those with a healthcare career of at least 10 years, respectively. The results revealed that 58.9% knew the true means of transmission, 36.0% were aware of prevention efforts, 41.1% were familiar withpotential complications, 0.5% reported knowledge of treatment, and 16.8% responded correctly regarding the availabilityof a vaccine. The primary source of information about the virus was TV and radio for 68.5% of the participants, and 3.6%cited scientific papers.Conclusion: The Zika virus is a potential pandemic agent. The knowledge level of the healthcare personnel studied wasinsufficient to meet such a challenge. The ministry of health and universities should provide the appropriate training tohealthcare personnel.

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APA	BOZLAK Ç, BEKİS BOZKURT H (2020). Microcephaly Agent of Zika Virus and Unknowns by Healthcare Personnel. , 89 - 92. 10.14744/etd.2019.72473
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Vancouver	BOZLAK Ç,BEKİS BOZKURT H Microcephaly Agent of Zika Virus and Unknowns by Healthcare Personnel. . 2020; 89 - 92. 10.14744/etd.2019.72473
IEEE	BOZLAK Ç,BEKİS BOZKURT H "Microcephaly Agent of Zika Virus and Unknowns by Healthcare Personnel." , ss.89 - 92, 2020. 10.14744/etd.2019.72473
ISNAD	BOZLAK, Çiğdem Eda Balkan - BEKİS BOZKURT, HAYRUNNİSA. "Microcephaly Agent of Zika Virus and Unknowns by Healthcare Personnel". (2020), 89-92. https://doi.org/10.14744/etd.2019.72473

APA	BOZLAK Ç, BEKİS BOZKURT H (2020). Microcephaly Agent of Zika Virus and Unknowns by Healthcare Personnel. Erciyes Medical Journal, 42(1), 89 - 92. 10.14744/etd.2019.72473
Chicago	BOZLAK Çiğdem Eda Balkan,BEKİS BOZKURT HAYRUNNİSA Microcephaly Agent of Zika Virus and Unknowns by Healthcare Personnel. Erciyes Medical Journal 42, no.1 (2020): 89 - 92. 10.14744/etd.2019.72473
MLA	BOZLAK Çiğdem Eda Balkan,BEKİS BOZKURT HAYRUNNİSA Microcephaly Agent of Zika Virus and Unknowns by Healthcare Personnel. Erciyes Medical Journal, vol.42, no.1, 2020, ss.89 - 92. 10.14744/etd.2019.72473
AMA	BOZLAK Ç,BEKİS BOZKURT H Microcephaly Agent of Zika Virus and Unknowns by Healthcare Personnel. Erciyes Medical Journal. 2020; 42(1): 89 - 92. 10.14744/etd.2019.72473
Vancouver	BOZLAK Ç,BEKİS BOZKURT H Microcephaly Agent of Zika Virus and Unknowns by Healthcare Personnel. Erciyes Medical Journal. 2020; 42(1): 89 - 92. 10.14744/etd.2019.72473
IEEE	BOZLAK Ç,BEKİS BOZKURT H "Microcephaly Agent of Zika Virus and Unknowns by Healthcare Personnel." Erciyes Medical Journal, 42, ss.89 - 92, 2020. 10.14744/etd.2019.72473
ISNAD	BOZLAK, Çiğdem Eda Balkan - BEKİS BOZKURT, HAYRUNNİSA. "Microcephaly Agent of Zika Virus and Unknowns by Healthcare Personnel". Erciyes Medical Journal 42/1 (2020), 89-92. https://doi.org/10.14744/etd.2019.72473