Perception of Ophthalmologists of COVID-19 Using the Health Belief Model

Purpose To assess ophthalmologists' preparedness in such a critical period the history of pandemics, logical socio-psychological framework assessment using health belief model (HBM) is essential to evaluate their risk perception, willingness actively participate engaging protective behavior and acknowledge its benefits, capability perform adequate successful methods for limiting spread coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) overcome barriers they might encounter while implementing precautions. Methods A cross-sectional study conducted at King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital questionnaire-based was distributed 135 ophthalmologists institute perception COVID-19 determine which components HBM contribute preventive related infection. Results The questionnaire had reasonable response rate (79.3%, 107 ophthalmologists, including 48 consultants, 51 fellows, 36 residents). demonstrated that this useful mapped how several were significantly correlated actions. Most significantly, perceived susceptibility most important predictor action. second determinant action benefit. Conclusion Pandemics as are likely happen again future. Explicit attention factors influencing motivation threat adopt appropriate health-related limit communicable diseases necessary. This has successfully represented novel pandemic one largest tertiary eye hospitals Middle East Health Belief Model.