scholarly journals A systematic review of the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of physicians, health workers, and the general population about Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saeede Saadatjoo ◽  
Maryam Miri ◽  
Soheil Hassanipour ◽  
Hosein Ameri ◽  
Morteza Arab-Zozani
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
International System ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Good Level

AbstractBackgroundUnderstanding people, physicians, and healthcare workers’ knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAPs) can help to achieve the outcomes of planned behavior. The aim of this study was to investigate and synthesize the current evidence on KAPs regarding COVID-19.MethodsWe conducted a systematic search on PubMed/LitCovid, Scopus, and Web of Sciences databases for papers in the English language only, up to 1 Jul 2020. We used the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) checklist developed for cross-sectional studies to appraise the quality of the included studies. All stages of the review conducted by two independent reviewers and potential discrepancies solved with a consultation with a third reviewer. We reported the result as number and percentage. PROSPERO registration code: (CRD42020186755).ResultsFifty-two studies encompassing 49786 participants were included in this review. 45.76% of the participants were male. The mean age of the participants was 32.6 years. 44.2% of the included studies were scored as good quality, 46.2% as fair quality, and remaining (9.6%) as low quality. 30.76% examined all three components of the KAPs model. The knowledge component was reported as good, fair, and poor in 59%, 34%, and 7%, respectively. Of the studies that examined the attitude component, 82% reported a positive attitude, 11% a fairly positive attitude, and 7% a negative attitude. For the practice component, 52% reported good practice, 44% fair practice, and 4% poor practice.ConclusionThis systematic review showed that the overall KAP components in the included studies were at an acceptable level. In general, knowledge was at a good level, the attitude was positive and practice was at a fairly good level. Using an integrated international system can help better evaluate these components and compare them between countries.

scholarly journals Analysis of COVID-19 Prevention Practices on Health Care Workers in Three Hospitals in Palembang

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 205-216
Author(s):  
Tamarakha Yumna ◽  
Nur Alam Fajar ◽  
Rico Januar Sitorus
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Influencing Factor ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Care Workers

The COVID-19 pandemic is a global concern. In this case, Health Care Workers (HCW) are at the front lines in dealing with the pandemic as they provide diagnosis, care, and treatment. However, their duties have directly placed them at the most at risk of infection. Mitigation and risk reduction are crucial for safeguarding HCWs' health as it prevents the spread of COVID-19. This research aimed to find out the practice of COVID-19 prevention and the correlation among practice and knowledge, attitudes, and personality traits of HCW in Palembang. A cross-sectional study was conducted between May and July 2021 on 255 HCW who have direct contact with patients. The number of respondents per hospital is taken proportionally according to the portion of HCW in each selected hospital. The instrument consisted of demographic variables, knowledge, attitudes, and practices. It proves that it is reliable with Cronbach's alpha value of 0.7. The researchers used descriptive statistics, chi-square, and logistic regression. Overall, 65.2% of participants had good knowledge, 60% had a positive attitude, and 53.3% had good practice. Education (p-value 0.022) and attitude (p-value 0.000) of HCW were all influencing factor in practice. HCW who have a negative attitude are 5.413 times more to have bad practices than those who have a positive attitude (p-value<0.001;PR=5.413). However, training for HCW and further research are recommended to analyze the availability of personal protective equipment, adequate facilities, hospital policies, or other factors that can influence and motivate the practice of HCW.

scholarly journals Assessing Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Healthcare Workers regarding Biomedical Waste Management at Biyem-Assi District Hospital, Yaounde: A Cross-Sectional Analytical Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Sylvain Honoré Woromogo ◽  
Gwladys Guetsé Djeukang ◽  
Félicité Emma Yagata Moussa ◽  
Jesse Saint Saba Antaon ◽  
Kingsley Ngah Kort ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
District Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Biomedical Waste ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Good Level ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Background. Biomedical waste (BMW) is defined as unwanted materials generated during diagnosis, treatment, operation, immunization, or in research activities including production of biologicals. Healthcare workers are responsible for the proper management of this waste for human safety and for the protection of the environment. Methods. An analytical knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) study was carried out at Biyem-Assi District Hospital from June 1st to July 5th, 2018, including 100 health workers from different departments. Variables of interest were knowledge, attitudes, and practices of the respondents. A structured and pretested questionnaire was used for data collection. Data analysis was carried out using software Epi Info version 7.2.2.6. Logistic regression was used to establish the relationship between knowledge, attitudes, and practices. Results. Nurses constituted 32.0% of the participants, and more than half of the participants had 1–4 years of working experience (56.0%). Overall, the level of knowledge was satisfactory at 50.0%, that of attitudes was as unfavorable at 83.0%, and that of practices was as poor at 50.0%. Favorable attitudes were associated to satisfactory level of knowledge (ORa = 5.14 [3.10–8.51] and p=0.005). Good practices were associated to good level of knowledge (ORa = 5.26 [3.17–8.7] and p<0.001) and a favorable attitude (ORa = 7.30 [2.25–23, 71] and p<0.001). Conclusion. The level of knowledge was considered unsatisfactory for half of the staff interviewed. Attitudes were unfavourable at 83.0% and poor practices at 50.0%. Staff with a good level of knowledge were more likely to have favourable attitudes towards BWM. Also, good knowledge and attitude positively influenced the practice with regard to BMW management.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Attitudes toward HIV and People Living with HIV (PLWH) among Public Health Midwives in the Galle District, Sri Lanka

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (40) ◽  
pp. 3965-3982
Author(s):  
Jihye SUK ◽  
Nuwan Prasad Aravinda ◽  
Vijitha DeSilva ◽  
Shayna Clancy ◽  
L. Gayani Tillekeratne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Community Health Workers ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Keywords Hiv

This cross-sectional study aimed to assess HIV-related knowledge and attitudes of PHMs, the frontline community health workers in Sri Lanka. Two-hundred and ninety-one PHMs were recruited. PHMs’ knowledge level was good (79.9% of answers were correct) but could be improved. Those more knowledgeable about HIV and with higher education demonstrated a more positive attitude toward PLWH. A more negative attitude, less training and older age were associated with having a stronger intention to engage in extra precautionary behaviors. PHMs need further HIV training to improve their knowledge to better educate the community. By reducing PHMs misperceptions about HIV, they may develop a more positive attitude and thus help reduce the general public’s stigma associated with PLWH.   Keywords: HIV, PLWH, Stigma, attitude, community health workers, midwives, Asia, Sri Lanka

scholarly journals COVID-19 Pandemic Awareness, Attitudes, and Practices Among the Pakistani General Public

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rehana Rehman ◽  
Shireen Jawed ◽  
Rabiya Ali ◽  
Khola Noreen ◽  
Mukhtiar Baig ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Good Practice ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Master's Degrees ◽  
Highly Educated ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Kap Survey

Background: Outbreak of COVID-19, in many countries, has imposed a lockdown on their residents. The usefulness of extenuative actions is extremely reliant on society's knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) toward pandemic control.Objective: This study aimed to explore the awareness, attitudes, and practices of the general Pakistani population to COVID-19.Methods: From June 13, 2020, until June 30, 2020, a cross-sectional online KAP survey was conducted among the Pakistani public. For data collection, a validated self-administered questionnaire was used. The survey instrument consisted of six demographic characteristics, 14 items on knowledge, four on attitudes, and six items on practices, modified from a previously published questionnaire on COVID-19.Results: The present study included 2,307 participants, 58.3% males and 41.7% of females. The majority (86.7%) sought information from social media (SM) and television, 95% had good practices, 89.9% had positive attitudes, and two-thirds (67.4%) of the respondents had adequate knowledge. The students and people from younger age groups had more positive attitudes compared with others. Highly educated w with other groups (p &lt; 0.001). In logistic regression analysis, the odds ratio indicated that the private job was negatively associated, and high monthly income was positively associated with adequate knowledge (OR = 0.595). Old age was the predictor of negative attitude, and high school degrees and master's degrees were associated with good practice scores.Conclusion: The Pakistani general population has an overall positive attitude and proactive practices against COVID-19, but their knowledge is inadequate. The most important source of information was SM, followed by television. These are playing a crucial role in educating the Pakistani public.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP IBU TENTANG IMUNISASI BCG DENGAN PEMBERIAN IMUNISASI BCG PADA BAYI USIA 0-2 BULAN DI PUSKESMAS PAUH PADANG

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Farida Ariyani
Keyword(s):  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Data Entry ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
The Body ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

CORELATION OF MOTHER’S KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE ABOUT BCG TO IMMUNIZATION IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE OF PAUH PADANG   Farida Ariyani* Prodi D III Kebidanan STIKes MERCUBAKTIJAYA Padang Email: [email protected]/081374144408   ABSTRAK   Introduction : Tuberculosis is a contagious disease that attacks the body organs especially the lungs. This disease is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The disease can be prevented by giving BCG immunization. Achievement of BCG immunization in Puskesmas Pauh in 2015 amounted to 91.8%. This figure is still below the target of achieving imunsasi BCG city of Padang namely 95%. The purpose of this study to determine the correlation between knowledge and attitudes of mothers about BCG immunization with BCG immunization in infants aged 0-2 months in Padang Pauh Health Center in 2016. Objective : The population of 1264 respondents. Sampling by accidental sampling with 93 respondents. Methode : The study was analytic with cross sectional design. The data collection is done in Puskesmas Padang Pauh, 2016. Data is collected directly by using a questionnaire. Processing of data starts from editing, coding, data entry, tabulating and dry. The data were analyzed by univariate and bivariate statistical test Chi-Square. Result : The results of the 93 respondents, 54 (58.1%) had a low level of knowledge, 34 people (36.6%) of them had given BCG immunization to the baby. And of the 39 (41.9%) who have a negative attitude 26 people (28%) did not immunize her baby. Bivariate analysis showed no association with the level of knowledge of immunization in infants aged 0-2 months and the relationship between mother attitude with BCG immunization in infants aged 0-2 months. Conclutionts : It can be concluded that the immunization tends to be given by mothers who have a positive attitude towards the BCG immunization, health workers are expected to be able to change the negative attitude into a positive attitude so that immunization of BCG can be accomplished with a maximum.   Key word : BCG immunization, Knowledge, attitude

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding COVID-19 among Healthcare Workers in Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (13) ◽  
pp. 7004
Author(s):  
Onesmus Kamacooko ◽  
Jonathan Kitonsa ◽  
Ubaldo M. Bahemuka ◽  
Freddie M. Kibengo ◽  
Anne Wajja ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Sufficient Knowledge ◽  
Kap Survey ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at high risk of COVID-19. However, data on HCWs’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) toward COVID-19 are limited. Between September and November 2020, we conducted a questionnaire-based COVID-19 KAP survey among HCWs at three hospitals in Uganda. We used Bloom’s cut-off of ≥80% to determine sufficient knowledge, good attitude, and good practice, and multivariate Poisson regression with robust variance for statistical analysis. Of 717 HCWs invited to participate, 657 (91.6%) agreed and were enrolled. The mean age (standard deviation) of enrollees was 33.2 (10.2) years; most were clinical HCWs (64.7%) and had advanced secondary school/other higher-level education (57.8%). Overall, 83.9% had sufficient knowledge, 78.4% had a positive attitude, and 37.0% had good practices toward COVID-19. Factors associated with KAP were: Knowledge: being a clinical HCW (aRR: 1.12; 95% CI: 1.02–1.23) and previous participation in health research (aRR: 1.10; 95% CI: 1.04–1.17); Attitude: age > 35 years (aRR: 0.88; 95% CI: 0.79–0.98); Practice: being a clinical HCW (aRR: 1.91; 95% CI: 1.41–2.59). HCWs in Uganda have good knowledge and positive attitude but poor practices towards COVID-19. Differences in COVID-19 KAP between clinical and non-clinical HCWs could affect uptake of COVID-19 interventions including vaccination.

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES TOWARDS MENSTRUATION OF MIDWIFERY STUDENTS IN SURABAYA

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 179
Author(s):  
Mega Merdeka Pertiwi ◽  
Nur Ainy Fardana Nawangsari ◽  
Irwanto Irwanto
Keyword(s):  
Health Workers ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Data Retrieval ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Reproductive Tract Infection ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Background Population ◽  
High Knowledge

Abstract Background: population of reproductive women in the world reach 52% (House, et al., 2012), while in Surabaya reach 24,6% (BPS, 2019). Menstruation is a natural aspect of reproductive woman’s life and becomes a very critical point because it shows the basis of women’s wellbeing, especially menstrual hygiene. Poor hygiene during menstruation can lead to reproductive tract infection. In order to avoid RTI, good menstrual behavior is needed. Midwifery students as future health workers will be a role in helping change people’s behavior, one of which practice of menstruation towards better. Aims: This research to find out knowledge, attitudes and practices about menstruation of midwifery students in Surabaya. Methods: this research method is descriptive quantitative cross-sectional, with a sample of the first level midwifery students from five institutions in Surabaya. Sampling with total sampling and which includes inclusion criteria is 206 respondents. This research has been held in September- October 2019. The variables are knowledge of menstrual, attitudes towards menstruation and menstrual practices. Data retrieval using a questionnaire in the google form. Results: The results shows 68% of respondents have high knowledge, 55,3% of respondents have negative attitudes and 50,5% of respondents have good menstrual practices. Conclusions: High knowledge of menstruation wasn’t comparable with negative attitudes towards menstruation so only half of the respondents have good practice. 

scholarly journals Awareness, Attitudes, and Practices Toward Meningococcal B Vaccine among Pediatricians in Italy

Medicina ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 54 (6) ◽  
pp. 100
Author(s):  
Pietro Ferrara ◽  
Lucia Stromillo ◽  
Luciana Albano
Keyword(s):  
Regression Models ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vaccination Schedule ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
4Cmenb Vaccine

Background and objectives: Vaccination against bacterial pathogens is decisive for preventing invasive meningococcal disease and pediatricians play a pivotal role in vaccination compliance and coverage. The aim of this study was to investigate awareness, attitude, and practices toward the vaccine against Meningococcal B serogroup (4CMenB) among a sample of Italian pediatricians. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out using an online questionnaire from March to May 2015. Three multivariate logistic regression models were built to identify factors associated with the outcomes of interest. Results: The data showed that 95.5% of the interviewees correctly responded about the availability of 4CMenB vaccine in Italy, while only 28.0% knew the vaccination schedule for children aged two years or under. This knowledge was significantly higher in younger pediatricians and in those who worked a higher number of hours per week. Pediatricians self-reported a positive attitude toward the utility and safety of 4CMenB vaccine. Those pediatricians with a strong positive attitude toward the utility of the vaccine, who knew the vaccination schedules for children of two years or under, and who declared a satisfactory or good knowledge about the vaccine were more likely to inform parents about its availability in Italy, recommend the vaccination, and verify patients’ vaccination status, in their daily practice. Conclusions: The study highlights factors that currently influence pediatricians’ practices regarding the 4CMenB vaccine. The results showed the possible actions recommended to improve physicians’ awareness and behaviors in order to improve the vaccination compliance and invasive meningococcal diseases prevention.

scholarly journals Post-COVID-19 Syndrome: The Persistent Symptoms at the Post-viral Stage of the Disease. A Systematic Review of the Current Data

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesca Salamanna ◽  
Francesca Veronesi ◽  
Lucia Martini ◽  
Maria Paola Landini ◽  
Milena Fini
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Chronic Fatigue ◽  
Current Data ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Case Control Studies ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Persistent Symptoms ◽  
Collection Form

Whilst the entire world is battling the second wave of COVID-19, a substantial proportion of patients who have suffered from the condition in the past months are reporting symptoms that last for months after recovery, i. e., long-term COVID-19 symptoms. We aimed to assess the current evidence on the long-term symptoms in COVID-19 patients. We did a systematic review on PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, and Google Scholar from database inception to February 15, 2021, for studies on long-term COVID-19 symptoms. We included all type of papers that reported at least one long-term COVID-19 symptom. We screened studies using a standardized data collection form and pooled data from published studies. Cohort cross-sectional, case-report, cases-series, case-control studies, and review were graded using specific quality assessment tools. Of 11,361 publications found following our initial search we assessed 218 full-text articles, of which 145 met all selection criteria. We found that 20.70% of reports on long-term COVID-19 symptoms were on abnormal lung functions, 24.13% on neurologic complaints and olfactory dysfunctions, and 55.17% on specific widespread symptoms, mainly chronic fatigue, and pain. Despite the relatively high heterogeneity of the reviewed studies, our findings highlighted that a noteworthy proportion of patients who have suffered from SARS-CoV-2 infection present a “post-COVID syndrome.” The multifaceted understanding of all aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including these long-term symptoms, will allow us to respond to all the global health challenges, thus paving the way to a stronger public health.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Prevention Practice of COVID-19 in South-West Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 32-39
Author(s):  
Olanrewaju D. Eniade ◽  
Dolapo E. Agbana ◽  
Bridget O. Afam
Keyword(s):  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Older Age ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Good Practices ◽  
Southwest Nigeria

Introduction: To assess knowledge, attitude and prevention practice of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Southwest, Nigeria. This was an online cross-sectional study among dwellers of southwest Nigeria. Methods: Data were collected online with kobo toolbox and analyzed using the Statistical package for social sciences (SPSS, 2018) and the descriptive statistics, test of independence and binary logistic regression were presented. Results: Of the 286 study participants, 96.1% had good knowledge, 99.3% had positive attitude towards control of COVID-19, while 77.3% had good practices for prevention of the virus. Majority of the participants (86.9%) had tertiary education, 11.3% were 40 years or older. Age and education were independently associated with COVID-19 prevention practice. After adjustment for some selected socio-demographic factors, only age of 10 – 19 years (OR: 3.83, CI: 1.05, 14), age 20-29 years (OR: 2.99, CI: 1.18 -7.55), and 30 -39 years (OR: 4.35, CI: 1.49-12.67) were more likely to have good practice of COVID-19 prevention compared to age >=40 years. Conclusion: The result revealed a high prevalence of good practices, and the majority had good knowledge of COVID-19 and positive attitude towards control of COVID-19. Age and education were identified to be associated with practice of COVID-19 prevention. Further exploration revealed that elders (>=40years) were not likely to have good practice of COVID-19 prevention. We deduced that good practice of COVID-19 prevention was high in southwest Nigeria but notably low among elders and those who attained below tertiary education in southwest Nigeria. However, people of older age and poor education should be given much attention for proper enlightening and prevention strategies in this pandemic.

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