the level of knowledge, attitude, and performance of healthcare personnel in covid-19 hospitals regarding the use of respiratory protection equipment

Background: the present study was performed to investigate the level of knowledge, attitude, and performance of healthcare personnel working in covid-19 hospitals in mashhad regarding the use of respiratory protection equipment. methods: this cross-sectional study was conducted on 536 personnel working in hospitals admitting covid-19 patients in mashhad, iran. the participants completed a questionnaire containing data related to the knowledge, attitude, and performance of healthcare workers regarding the use of respiratory protection equipment. results: according to the results, the evaluated knowledge levels were weak (1.1%), moderate (32.7%), and good (66.2%). moreover, the levels of attitude were moderate (7.9%) and good (92.1%). in addition, the performance showed moderate (3.6%) and good (96.4%) levels. the mean score of knowledge was significantly higher among employees over 35 years of age (p<0.001), employees with 10 years or more work experience (p<0.001), and among males, compared to females (p<0.001). the mean score of performance was also significantly higher in males than in female employees (p<0.001), in married, compared to single employees (p<0.001), and among individuals who had close contact with a covid-19 patient (p<0.001). conclusion: according to the results of the study, there was an acceptable level of knowledge, attitude, and performance among healthcare personnel working in the covid-19 hospitals of mashhad regarding the use of respiratory protection equipment. however, more training in this field seems useful, especially for people with less experience and age.