• Haq Muhammad Irfan Ul MIU Muhammad Irfan Ul Haq, MBBS, FCPS. Department of Anaesthesiology, The Aga Khan University, Stadium Road, Karachi, Pakistan., Faraz Shafiq, and Haris Sheikh.
• Muhammad Irfan Ul Haq, MBBS, FCPS. Department of Anaesthesiology, The Aga Khan University, Stadium Road, Karachi, Pakistan.
• Pak J Med Sci. 2020 May 1; 36 (COVID19-S4): S17-S21.

ObjectivesTo evaluate basic knowledge of Health Care Professionals (HCPs) of Pakistan in managing COVID 19 patients. It includes information regarding infection control measures, administrative and professional support. This was followed by evaluation of psychological factor that can act as a barrier in effective management of these patients.MethodsThe survey was conducted on line using Google Form. After approval from hospital ethical committee survey link was disseminated to HCPs using social media.ResultsFour hundred fifteen HCPs were participated. Most of them were younger than 30 years and majority of them were postgraduate trainees. Results showed gaps in the knowledge about basic infection control measure like donning/doffing and understanding about high-risk procedures. On job training, professional and administrative support is compromising. Many of HCPs are anxious nowadays, having symptoms related to burn out with logical reasons behind. Even with all those hurdles they are committed and ready to volunteer themselves.ConclusionThe HCPs of Pakistan needs urgent attention for providing them Formal training regarding infection control measure. Administrative and professional support is required from institutions and scientific societies. Online teaching modules and webinar is a suitable option. The symptoms of burn out are significant and would increase with passage of time. This needs to be supported by occupational health committees.Copyright: © Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences.

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