Factors Affecting Perceived Risk of Contracting Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Among Academic Physicians

Stewart, Donna EileenRobertson, EmmaHershenfield, KarenGrace, Sherry L.2009-05-262009-05-262004-12Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, 25 (12), 1111-1113 20040899-823Xhttp://hdl.handle.net/10315/2564SARS 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.enFactors Affecting Perceived Risk of Contracting Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Among Academic PhysiciansArticle