id author title date pages extension mime words sentences flesch summary cache txt cord-348384-8cvt1fo6 Butsashvili, M. Knowledge of novel coronavirus (SARS-COV-2) among a Georgian population 2020-05-19 .txt text/plain 1988 120 54 This study reports results of a survey designed to understand attitudes and knowledge regarding SARS-COV-2 virus among Georgian population, including health care workers (HCWs). 20% of HCWs as well as other study subjects believe that SARS-COV-2 vaccine and medications do exist but are simply not available in Georgia. This study reports results of a survey designed to understand attitudes and knowledge regarding SARS-COV-2 virus and perceptions of preventive measures among the Georgian population, including health care workers (HCWs). We collected information on demographic data (age, gender, marital status, education, employment status), knowledge of symptoms and transmission modes of coronavirus, perceived differences between coronavirus and influenza, availability of antiviral medication and vaccination. In response to the question "Are you afraid of getting infected with SARS-COV-2?" almost half of study participants (46.3%) said "no." The majority of survey respondents correctly identified the transmission route and symptoms of the new coronavirus (96.9% and 98.0%, respectively). ./cache/cord-348384-8cvt1fo6.txt ./txt/cord-348384-8cvt1fo6.txt