Table 2 Main themes and sub-themes emerged in this study

Theme 1:Overview

Origin

Causes

Mode of transmission

Sign and symptoms

Treatment

Preventive measures

Theme 2:Consequences

Stress on the HCPs

The socio-cultural and economic crisis

Theme 3:Perceived practice of preventive measures

Using PPEs

Handwashing and using alcohol and sanitizer

Avoid contact

Appropriate waste disposal

Theme 4: Perceived barriers

Community influence

Health care provider related barriers

Institutional barriers

Lack of communication and support

Theme 5:Newfangled activities

Launching testing center and other services

Controlling patients, visitors, and staffs

Taskforce organization and surveillance

Theme 6: Suggestions for improvement by HCPs

Conduct outreach services and involve community leaders

Control transportation

Strengthen multidisciplinary teamwork

Motivation and capacity building for staffs

Fulfill necessary supplies

Monitor activities continuously

Mass screening and campaign