Factors affecting perceived risk of contracting severe acute respiratory syndrome among academic physicians.
SARS disproportionately affects healthcare providers. A physician survey was administered within three hospitals providing care to SARS patients. Knowing a colleague who contracted SARS and previous occupational exposure to infectious agents were significantly predictive of greater perceived risk, whereas perceived effectiveness of precautions and provision of direct care were not.
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Sherry L
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University of Health Network Women's Health Program, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Karen
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Robertson
Emma
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Stewart
Donna E
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D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009864:Ontario; D010819:Physician's Role; D012307:Risk Factors; D045169:Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome / Q000635:transmission*