Research Article

The Knowledge and Perception about COVID-19 among Medical Imaging Professionals

Table 2

Responses from participants about their knowledge of COVID-19.

Q.NoQuestionsYES (%)No (%)

1The main clinical symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, tiredness, and dry cough.299 (97.1)9 (2.9)
2COVID-19 can be transmitted through small droplets from the nose or mouth of an infected person, but it cannot spread through airborne transmission.185 (60.1)123 (39.9)
3The best distance between people to avoid infection is 3 to 6 feet.254 (82.5)54 (17.5)
4COVID-19 symptoms appear within 2–14 days.273 (88.6)35 (11.4)
5It is possible for a COVID-19 positive person to show no symptoms.287 (93.2)21 (6.8)
6The person with COVID-19 cannot transmit the virus to others if he has no symptoms of COVID-19.83 (26.9)225 (73.1)
7Not all persons with COVID-19 will develop a severe case.230 (74.7)78 (25.3)
8Old people only can be infected with COVID-19.28 (9.1))280 (90.9
9Children and young adults do not need to take measures to prevent the infection by the COVID-19 virus.28 (9.1)280 (90.9)
10There are more deaths in men than women.83 (26.9)225 (73.1)
11Conventional X-ray is a reliable method of diagnosis for suspected COVID-19 patients.86 (27.9)222 (72.1)
12CT is a reliable method of diagnosis for suspected COVID-19 patients.213 (69.2)95 (30.8)
13Portable X-ray is the preferred modality in order to screen and follow up a patient with COVID-19.154 (50.0)154 (50.0)
14Portable imaging equipment limits the transportation of infected patients and limits infection.184 (59.7)124 (40.3)
15Ultrasound is preferred to be used to screen children and pregnant women.161 (52.3)147 (47.7)
16Hand-washing technique is 7 steps to wash your hand properly.255 (82.8)53 (17.2)
17Your department use “one clean, one in contact with patient” system to image the patient with COVID-19.176 (57.1)132 (42.9)
18The radiographic suite may need to be completely avoided 1 hour after scanning a suspected COVID-19 patient to disinfect the region and air exchange.196 (63.6)112 (36.4)
19The lead apron should be worn before wearing the personal protective equipment.212 (68.8)96 (31.2)
20Artificial intelligence is a suitable solution to reduce infection transmission.169 (54.9)139 (45.1)