The global outbreak of COVID-19 posed difficulties for emergency medical services (EMS) personnel across the globe, including those in Saudi Arabia. The objective of this descriptive study was to evaluate the level of consciousness among EMS personnel in Saudi Arabia concerning COVID-19 prevention approaches and resources, as well as to point out potential areas for improvement. For this study, the data was gathered via surveys that were distributed to a subset of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel. The study revealed that a significant proportion of individuals who were infected with the disease, precisely 32%, acknowledged that they did not adhere to the recommended guidelines for the proper utilization of their personal protective equipment (PPE). This highlights the pressing necessity for improved COVID-19 prevention measures and resources for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel. Besides, the findings of this research have the potential to provide valuable insights to policymakers, healthcare establishments, and educational institutions in Saudi Arabia. These insights can be used to design evidence-based interventions and initiatives that focus on improving COVID-19 prevention strategies, ensuring an adequate supply of personal protective equipment, and promoting the implementation of clear and effective protocols.
Key words: 1Emergency Medicine Department, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 2Emergency Medical Services Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 3King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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