Knowledge, attitude, and practice of healthcare professionals regarding infection prevention at Gondar University referral hospital, northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Objectives Workplace health and safety is vital in every organization particularly in the healthcare settings. The aim was to assess the levels of knowledge, attitude, and practices of the healthcare professionals towards safety at Gondar University referral hospital. An institution based cross-sectional study was conducted from February to June 2018. Proportional random sampling technique was used to include 282 study participants and data were collected using a structured self-administered questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 20. Results Among 282 study participants, 230 (81.6%), 181 (64.2%), and 162 (57.4%) had adequate knowledge, favorable attitude, and adequate practice scores, respectively. More than half (55.3%) of the study participants were untrained. There was a high (26.6%) prevalence of needlestick injury; however, the use of post-exposure prophylaxis after potential exposures was very limited. Generally, the levels of knowledge, attitude, and practice scores among the study participants were low. Therefore, there should be adequate and consistent supply of personal protective devices and other materials used for infection prevention and control. In addition, there should be awareness raising mechanism, including the provision of job aids and periodic training. Further, comprehensive studies should be conducted by including different types and levels of health facilities.

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Knowledge, attitude and practice towards malaria among symptomatic patients attending Tumbi Referral Hospital: A cross-sectional study

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0220501 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 14 (8) ◽

pp. e0220501

Author(s):

David Zadock Munisi ◽

Azan A. Nyundo ◽

Bonaventura C. Mpondo

Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Referral Hospital ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Attitude And Practice ◽

Knowledge Attitude And Practice

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Nurseries' Workers toward Infection Prevention among the Children

AL-Kindy College Medical Journal ◽

10.47723/kcmj.v17i3.297 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 17 (3) ◽

pp. 168-174

Author(s):

Sahar Abdul Hassan Al-Shatari ◽

Tayser Salah Ghafouri

Keyword(s):

Child Care ◽

Infection Control ◽

Infection Prevention ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Infection Prevention And Control ◽

Child Care Workers ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Attitude And Practice ◽

And Control ◽

Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Infections are common in the children attending daycare centers how act as predisposes to it. Hygienic interventions have a fundamental role in infection control and disease prevention in child care settings. Objective: - To evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practice of nurseries workers in infection prevention and control among the children. Subjects and Methods: A cross-sectional study using the researcher-developed questionnaire validated by two experts and piloted and 100 nurseries-workers had participated in it. Result: the mean age of participants was 37.5 years±12.1, (37%) aged 18-30 yrs, 58% married, and 57% with higher education, 54% of nurseries the participant take care of 11-20 children. 67 (67%) had correct knowledge about infection control, (91%) had the corrected practice, but unfortunately, 47 (47%) had low-attitude. Education level has significantly associated with the knowledge, attitude, and practice of the child care workers. Conclusion: the majority of the nurseries workers had good knowledge and correct practice and less about their attitude in infection prevention.

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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding COVID-19 Pandemic among Health Care Professionals: A Cross-sectional Study

JOURNAL FOR CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH ◽

10.7860/jcdr/2020/44885.13966 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Ambika Sharma ◽

Mali Ram Aswal ◽

Rahul Gupta

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Health Care Professionals ◽

Preventive Measures ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Infection Prevention And Control ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Female Ratio ◽

Attitude And Practice ◽

Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Introduction: Health care professionals are at greater risk of acquiring and subsequently transmitting Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection to their patients, families and colleagues. It is of utmost importance for them to have a knowledge about this Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and hence be in a position to practice infection prevention and control. Aim: To assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) among health care professionals regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Methods: This is a descriptive, cross-sectional study and was conducted in the month of April, 2020, among doctors and nurses. Total 164 health care professionals from the medical college hospital were included in the study. A 53-item survey questionnaire was developed to assess KAP among the health care professionals. Data analysis was done by using Epi info 7.2.1.0 version. Chi-square test was used to analyse variables as appropriate. A p-value of <0.05 was taken to be statistically significant. Results: A total of 164 responses were collected and analysed. Doctors comprised 43.9% of the total study subjects while remaining 56.1% were nurses. Male to female ratio of the study subjects was 2:1. Fifty-eight percent informed that they had received training about infection control. In the present study, common source of information about COVID-19 was the internet, social media and television followed by newspaper, government sources and radio. Most of the Health Care Workers (HCWs) were aware of the mode of transmission of infection and common preventive measures. Incubation period was known to 95% of respondents. Only 48.9% of nurses thought that the mild form of disease was most common. Almost all believed that washing hands and wearing mask were important preventive measures. Around 60% of HCWs assumed that they knew the steps for wearing and removing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), but very few could remember the exact sequence. Most of them felt that the disease was dangerous, however only 31% were scared to do hospital work. Both nurses and doctors practiced high levels of hand hygiene, cough hygiene and wearing face masks at the workplace. Conclusion: This study highlights the level of existing KAP of COVID-19 among health care professionals. There is an urgent need to focus on training for correct use of PPE which can safeguard HCWs from contracting COVID-19.

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Towards Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Lactating Mothers: Descriptive Cross Sectional Study

International Journal of Medical and Dental Sciences ◽

10.18311/ijmds/2018/18906 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 1586 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Jatinder Singh ◽

Vaneeta Bhardwar ◽

Anchal Kumra

Keyword(s):

Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽

Nuclear Family ◽

Health Workers ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Attitude And Practice ◽

Lactating Mothers ◽

Study Participants ◽

Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is the best nutrition for children during the first six months of life. However EBF remains a challenge.Objective: The aim of the study was to assess Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards EBF among lactating mothers.Methods: A community based cross-sectional study was conducted among 350 mothers using a structured interviewer-administered questionnaire using 'recall since birth' method. Systematic random sampling was used to select the study participants and descriptive statistics were conducted.Results: Out of 350 lactating women, maximum women belonged to the age group of 26 to 30 years (31.4%). Maximum of them were from nuclear family (71.7%). 320 lactating mother (91.4%) of study participants had information about EBF.Conclusion: The majority of mothers knew about EBF and had a positive attitude towards EBF but did not know the recommended duration or that EBF is sufficient for six months. Breastfeeding counselling and health education on nutrition to the mother by health workers should be promoted.

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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice in Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting of Healthcare Professionals in Vietnam: A Cross-Sectional Study

Hospital Pharmacy ◽

10.1177/00185787211046864 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 001857872110468

Author(s):

Hai-Yen Nguyen-Thi ◽

Minh-Thu Do-Tran ◽

Thuyen Lu Ngoc ◽

Thuy-Tram Nguyen-Ngoc ◽

Nguyen Dang Tu Le

Keyword(s):

Healthcare Professionals ◽

Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Reporting Rate ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Adr Reporting ◽

Attitude And Practice ◽

Knowledge Attitude And Practice ◽

Preferred Solutions

Background: Under-reporting is a major issue of ADR spontaneous reporting system. This study assesses the knowledge, attitude, and practice of healthcare professionals in Children’s Hospital in Vietnam and suggests solutions to enhance ADR reporting rate based on findings. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted and 397 self-administered structured questionnaires were distributed to all potential HCPs working in surveyed hospital within 2 weeks from June 03 to June 20, 2020. Results: Overall response rate was 97% with 384 responses. A majority answered correctly ADRs’ knowledge apart from form supplier (1.6%) and possible causes (2.6%). The need to focus on patient care (33.3%) and the trivia of reaction (31.5%) reduced HCPs’ attention. About 61.7% reported once in their career, 49.7% had training. Having trained group had numbers of practice significantly higher than their counterparts. Major reason for not reporting was lack of information and instruction. Preferred solutions were regularly training, updating, and collaboration of HCPs in reporting ADR. Conclusion: Healthcare professionals had adequate knowledge, positive attitude, and moderate practice. Training significantly raised the number of practices in reporting ADR. Preferred solutions were regular training, updating, and collaboration of healthcare professionals in ADR reporting.

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Ergonomics knowledge, attitude, and practice among biomedical scientists

10.1101/2021.07.25.21261088 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Nasar Alwahaibi ◽

Ibrahim Al Abri ◽

Mallak Al Sadairi ◽

Samira Al Rawahi

Keyword(s):

Healthcare Professionals ◽

Healthcare Services ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Attitude And Practice ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

High Attitude ◽

Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Biomedical scientists (BMSs) are important professionals for healthcare services as they help in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of numerous diseases. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to assess ergonomics knowledge, attitude, and practice among BMSs. A cross-sectional study was carried out among BMSs using a self-constructed questionnaire. The association between these parameters and various risk factors was measured using the Chi-square test. The study included 110 BMSs. Females represented 68.2% and 45.5% were in the age of 25-34. Good ergonomics knowledge showed in 54.5% and 82.7% showed high positive attitude. However, poor ergonomics showed in 83.5%. There was no significant interrelation between the three parameters. A significant association was found between the male gender (0.040), more than 20 working experience (0.016), and good ergonomics practice. Biomedical scientists have good knowledge, high attitude but the poor practice of ergonomics. Ergonomics training and practice should be firmly enhanced among these healthcare professionals.

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