Table 2 Practice-related characteristics during the COVID-19 pandemic among study participants (n = 371)
| Â | Frequency | Percent |
|---|---|---|
As a dietician, do you feel well equipped with the required knowledge and skills to practice during a pandemic? | ||
 No | 51 | 13.7 |
 Yes | 320 | 86.3 |
Do you have adequate access to personal protective equipment and supplies to safely carry out your work with patients? | ||
 No | 98 | 26.4 |
 Yes | 273 | 73.6 |
Are you concerned about your health and safety while practicing as a dietician during the COVID-19 pandemic? | ||
 Yes, to a larger extent | 191 | 51.5 |
 Yes, to a lesser extent/no, I am not concerned at all | 180 | 48.5 |
Do you have any condition that prevents you from face-to-face counseling? | ||
 No condition | 270 | 72.8 |
 Yesa | 101 | 27.2 |
How satisfied are you with the support received for your practice as a dietician during the COVID-19 pandemic? | ||
 Very satisfied/satisfied | 204 | 55.0 |
 Neural/dissatisfied/very dissatisfied | 167 | 45.0 |
During the COVID-19 pandemic, have you considered quitting your job? | ||
 No | 280 | 75.5 |
 Yes | 91 | 24.5 |
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, which of the following statements describes your situation? | ||
 I am mainly working from home/blended | 116 | 31.3 |
 I am mainly working at my institution/office/no change | 255 | 68.7 |
Rate the efficiency of dietetic counseling after COVID-19 pandemic as compared to before COVID-19 pandemic | ||
 Same/less efficient | 236 | 63.6 |
 More efficient | 135 | 36.4 |
How appreciated do you feel as a practicing dietician during the COVID-19 pandemic? | ||
 Very satisfied/satisfied | 231 | 62.3 |
 Neutral/dissatisfied/very dissatisfied | 140 | 37.7 |
Have you counseled COVID-19 patients? | ||
 No | 127 | 34.2 |
 Yes | 244 | 65.8 |