Table 3 Preparedness of GPs for the NCP outbreak in Shenzhen
Hospital (n = 54) | CHC/Private clinic (n = 307) | |
|---|---|---|
Number of training sessions for NCP | ||
> =3 | 42 (77.8%) | 278 (90.5%) |
2 | 8 (14.8%) | 16 (5.2%) |
1 | 3 (5.6%) | 9 (2.9%) |
0 | 1 (1.9%) | 4 (1.3%) |
Protective materials provided in medical provisions | ||
N95 face masks | 13 (24.1%) | 75 (24.4%) |
Surgical masks | 50 (92.6%) | 298 (97.1%) |
Personal protective equipment (PPE) | 14 (25.9%) | 106 (34.5%) |
Familiar with referral procedures | 53 (98.1%) | 307 (100.0%) |
Knowledge gaps identified by GPs | ||
Use of PPE | 37 (68.5%) | 198 (64.5%) |
Diagnostic sampling | 33 (61.1%) | 174 (56.7%) |
Preventive measures in suspected NCP cases | 39 (72.2%) | 204 (66.4%) |
Handling suspected NCP cases | 36 (66.7%) | 232 (75.6%) |
Providing psychological support for suspected NCP cases | 40 (74.1%) | 251 (81.8%) |
Referral procedures | 25 (46.3%) | 164 (53.4%) |
Encountered suspected NCP cases | 20 (37.0%) | 92 (30.0%) |