2. METHODS

2.1 Sample and data collection

A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the availability of PPE among HCWs during the COVID-19 pandemic in Jordan. The questionnaire, administered through the SurveyMonkey website, was distributed from 21st to 23rd June by Jordanian health workers in Jordan through social media platforms (Facebook, WhatsApp). A total of 751 Jordanian HCWs filled the form.

2.2 Assessment tool

The questionnaire consisted of 10 questions in total and had 3 queries that were used for the purpose of demographics; age (18 - 24, 25 - 34, 35 - 44, 45 - 54, 55 or >55 years); sex (male or female); and occupation (Medical specialist, Medical doctor/Trainee, Dentist, Nurse, Midwife, Pharmacist, Anesthesiologist, Lab Technician, Physiotherapist, Administration staff and other healthcare professionals). The remaining questions were about availability of PPE, Testing rate, infection rate, and COVID-related clinical symptoms.

2.3 Statistical analysis

The SurveyMonkey website was used for sharing the questionnaire, and data analysis was conducted using SPSS version 25. Descriptive statistics and percentages were used to summarize the data.

2.5 Ethical considerations

This study was conducted conforming to the Declaration of Helsinki. Ethical approval was obtained from the Hashemite University IRB. Respondents’ participation was completely consensual, anonymous, and voluntary.