scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding COVID-19 among frontline workers attending selected vaccination center of West Bengal, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 4345
Author(s):  
Uma Rani Adhikari ◽  
Sharmistha Chkraborty Das
Keyword(s):  
Virus Disease ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
Job Status ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Frontline Workers ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Corona virus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). On 11th March; the WHO announced this disease as a global pandemic. Individuals’ knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) towards preventive and precautionary measures of COVID-19 are essential to control the spread of the disease. The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of frontline workers towards the pandemic.Methods: Descriptive survey research design was used. Sample comprised of 100 frontline workers who are working in different government sector during this pandemic situation and involved in election duty. Non-probability purposive sampling technique was used. Demographic data sheet, semi structured knowledge questionnaire, attitude scale, practice questionnaire was used to collect data. Tool was pretested before final data collection. Institutional Ethics committee approval was taken for the study.Results: Study findings show that 56% participants had good knowledge and 44% had poor knowledge regarding COVID-19. 70% participants had positive attitude and 30% had negative attitude regarding COVID-19. 85% participants followed good practice and 15% followed poor practice regarding COVID-19. There was a positive correlation between knowledge and attitude score (r=0.54) and positive correlation between knowledge and practice score (r=0.73). There was also a positive correlation between practice and attitude score (r=0.48).Conclusions: This study also found a significant association between knowledge score and demographic variables like education level and job status and also an association between practice score and job status. So, the study results can be used for enhancing KAP to combat this pandemic situation.

scholarly journals Evaluation of knowledge, attitude and practice towards corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among second year medical students in post lockdown period: A quick online questionnaire based study

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashishkumar Baheti ◽  
Leena Chimurkar ◽  
Sushilkumar Varma
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Family Welfare ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: The year 2019–2020 has seen a worldwide pandemic resulting from corona virus disease 2019 (COVID‑19), which can result in illnesses ranging from the common cold to severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). Hence, this global health crisis of COVID‑19 pandemic offers a unique opportunity to evaluate knowledge, attitude, and practice among medical students. Methods: This prospective, web‑based, cross‑sectional study was conducted among 100 undergraduate medical students after obtaining informed consent during first week of August 2020 using a 37-items structured questionnaire based on the Ministry of Health and Family welfare course materials and was distributed using Google forms. All the tests were performed at a significance level of 5%. Results: Overall, the study participants’ knowledge regarding COVID‑19 was satisfactory they have positive attitude and they followed healthy preventive practices also. There was no significant difference found among male and females in knowledge and practice however attitude score was affected by gender. Conclusions: Most medical students had satisfactory knowledge levels, and discrepancies in the perceptions of COVID‑19, thus, with adequate training and counseling undergraduate medical students via structured teaching program, most medical students can act as a potential reservoir to fill the gaps in health‑care services in the hour of need. Keywords: COVID-19, Knowledge, attitude, Practice, Medical students, questionnaire

scholarly journals A STUDY TO ASSESS KNOWLEDGE ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES TOWARDS COVID-19 AMONG FRONTLINE WORKERS OF A NORTH INDIAN DISTRICT

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 336
Author(s):  
Chintu Chaudhary ◽  
Mohd Najmul Aqib Khan ◽  
Sania Parveen ◽  
Uma Sharma ◽  
Veena Singh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
P Value ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Frontline Workers ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

ABSTRACTFrontline workers have been fighting hard since the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, was declared a global pandemic by the WHO on March 12th, 2020.  This study assessed the level of knowledge of frontline workers, attitudes of frontline workers, and how well the frontline workers of the area adapted to the ongoing epidemic. This study used a cross-sectional research design conducted among 440 frontline workers Palwal district in Haryana. Information regarding knowledge, attitude, practice, and socio-demographic characteristics was obtained using semi-coded and pretested questionnaire. Data were analysed using SPSS version 20. Independent t-test, ANOVA, Pearson’s rank correlation test, and multivariate linear regression were used. A p-value of <0.05 was considered significant. The mean of knowledge, attitude, and practice scores were 79.67 (SD = 1.81), 27.4 (SD = 0.98), and 22.47 (SD = 1.4), respectively. 94.8% of frontline workers had excellent knowledge, 68.6% had excellent attitude, and 57.7% had reasonable practice with significant positive correlation between the three. Knowledge score varied significantly with occupation (p = 0.003). Regression analysis showed that attitude score varied significantly with age, gender, and occupation (p<0.05). Practice score varied significantly with age (p<0.05). The majority of the HCWs had had excellent knowledge and attitude, but moderate practice towards COVID-19 with a significant positive correlation between them. Knowledge appeared to be significantly associated with profession; attitude with age, gender, occupation, source of information; and practice with age alone. Healthcare workers (HCWs) were using less authentic sources for information, which is an important aspect that needs immediate correction as ultimately it affects knowledge and can be reflected in attitude and practice. Keywords: COVID-19, knowledge, attitude, practice, frontline workers 

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Insulin Use of Diabetic Patients in India

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Venkataraman A P ◽  
Laxminarayana Kamath ◽  
Samhita Shankar
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
Female Patients ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Male Patients ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Insulin Use ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

 Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a group of common metabolic disorders that share the phenotype of hyperglycemia. India is emerging as the world diabetic capital. Insulin is a therapeutic option to treat either type 1 and type 2 DM. Inadequate awareness about the use of insulin is likely to influence its acceptance and adherence. The present study was done to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding insulin use among diabetic patients at Victoria Hospital, Bangalore, India. Knowledge, attitude, and practice of sixty diabetic patients (either inpatients or outpatients) were assessed by using a validated questionnaire consisting of 24 items. Scores were allotted to each question and evaluated after applying appropriate statistical tests. The mean age of the patients was 53.51±6.48 years (58.33% males). The mean knowledge score was 9.06±1.88 out of 22, attitude score was 4.78±1.37 out of 12 and practice score was 7.75±1.24 out of 11. The mean score of attitude was better in females compared to male patients (5.32±1.34 vs. 4.4±1.28). Male patients scored 38.57% compared to female patients (41.33%) for the question regarding symptoms of hypoglycemia. 57.14% of male patients and 72% of female patients carried simple carbohydrates when going out. Despite good practice scores, the knowledge and attitude scores regarding insulin use were inadequate. Potential adverse effects of insulin can be avoided and better knowledge, attitude, and practice can be achieved by providing proper education to patients. Keywords: knowledge, attitude, practice, diabetic, insulin 

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practice among health care professionals regarding COVID-19 and barriers faced by health care professionals in South India

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. 3450
Author(s):  
Venkata Rama Rao Nallani ◽  
Rama Rao Nadendla ◽  
Naga Swathi Sree Kavuri
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Positive Outcome ◽  
Journal Clubs ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Corona virus disease or SARS-CoV-2 is the rapidly emerging pandemic in the present world. It has become a major concern for the front liners (health care professionals) globally. Aim of the study to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice among health care professionals regarding COVID-19 and barriers faced by HCP’s during practicing in south India.Methods: A cross sectional online survey was conducted during the month of May. The questionnaire was designed and validated and it was administered among participants. The statistical significance was calculated for collected data.Results: Total 658 subjects were responded. Gender distribution, females (64%) and males (36%). The questions included about profession, geographical distribution, age, source of information. Out of 658 samples, 418 (63.49%) with good knowledge and 240 (36.51%) with poor knowledge. Regarding attitude findings showed only few have positive attitude. Regarding practice 74.9% have good practice and 25.1% have poor practicing. By calculated the Chi-square test gives the statistical significance p<0.0001 at 95% CI. Logistic regression analysis was done using gender versus knowledge (p<0.0001), age versus knowledge (p<0.0001) and area of residence versus knowledge (p<0.438) hence. Whereas gender versus practice (p<0.0001), age versus practice (p<0.402) and area of residence versus practice (p<0.0001) at 95% CI.Conclusions: In the present pandemic situation HCP’s were the front liners so, they must have proper knowledge, attitude and practicing skills. Our results showed positive outcome still the awareness should be created by conducting educational campaigns, journal clubs and continuous professionals programs for more positive outcome. 

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Disposal of Sharps Waste at Home Among Patients with Diabetes and their Caregivers

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amal M. Khan ◽  
Rasheed A. AL-Ghamdi ◽  
Khaled A. Alswat
Keyword(s):  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Partial Correlation ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice ◽  
At Home

Introduction/Objectives: A recent CDC report estimates that only 17.2% people with diabetes receive insulin. The aim of this study is to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practice of patients with diabetes and their caregivers towards sharps waste disposal at home. Methods: A cross-sectional study conducted from February to July 2019 at the two main diabetes specialist centers in Taif, Saudi Arabia. Data collected using an interviewer-administered questionnaire, which was designed after a thorough literature review, were used to assess knowledge, attitude and practice using a total of 36 items. Result: 406 patients comprised mostly females and those who were unemployed, with a mean age of 53.2 +18.5 years and a mean DM duration of 13.6 +8.7 years. Approximately <10% reported sharing used insulin needles or lancets as well as accidental family member sticks by the used needle or lancet. More than half of the respondents answered “I don’t know” regarding the knowledge on transmission of hepatitis B or C and HIV by sharing lancet or insulin needles. 52.5%, 51.7% and 47.0% of participants were considered to have high knowledge, high attitude and good practice levels, respectively. 78.8% of participants stated that they disposed sharps waste in public household garbage bags, and one third disagreed that they safely collected and brought their used sharps to a hospital. The highest score in the practice section was on optimal needle recap. A partial correlation adjusting to determine the relationship of practice levels with knowledge and attitude levels after controlling for Baseline characteristics and duration of DM showed a statistically significant positive correlation between practice and knowledge levels (r = .172, P = .001) while statistically significant negative correlation between practice and attitude levels (r = - .116, P = .021). Conclusion: Patients with type 1 diabetes exhibited a significantly higher mean score in the practice only compared to patients with type 2 diabetes. A partial correlation showed a statistically significant positive correlation between practice and knowledge and a negative correlation between practice and attitude level.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes and practices among people in Saudi Arabia regarding COVID-19: A cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amani Alhazmi ◽  
Maha Hamed Mohamed Ali ◽  
Ali Mohieldin ◽  
Farah Aziz ◽  
Osman Babiker Osman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: The general population’s compliance with preventive measures and legislation is mainly influenced by their knowledge level, attitude, and practices. This study assessed the knowledge, attitude, and practices of public residents towards corona virus disease-2019 preventive measures in Saudi Arabia. Design and Methods: This is a cross-sectional study; it used a validated cross-sectional online survey that received responses from 13 Saudi administrative regions. Results: There were 1513 participants who completed the study (55% females; 77.7%, university education). Knowledge level, attitude, and practices towards corona virus disease-2019 were 81.3%, 86.6%, and 81.9%, respectively. The knowledge subscales showed that 1496 (98.9%) participants knew the system targeted by the virus, 96.2% and 97.3% knew the causative agent and symptoms, 783 (52.2%) participants knew the transmission modes, and 696 (46.0%) participants knew about the complications. The attitude subscales included 1465 (96.5%) participants who had dealt with an infected person, 1451 (95.9%) participants who isolated in a health facility, 1195 (97.0%) participants who knew about hand washing, and 1387 (91.7%) participants who thought the virus spread through home delivery. The practice subscales included 1505 (99.5%) participants who properly disposed of gloves and tissues and 1347 (89.0%) participants who reported safe practices when coughing or sneezing.Conclusions: This study showed satisfactory knowledge, attitude, and practice towards corona virus disease-2019 in Saudi Arabia. The educational level is a dominant influencing factor for knowledge, attitude, and practice.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding COVID-19 among doctors and nurses at a tertiary care maternity hospital in Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 23-31
Author(s):  
Shaheen Naaz Ansari ◽  
Imran Ansari ◽  
Meena Jha ◽  
Rakshya Upreti
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
P Value ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice ◽  
Doctors And Nurses

Introduction: Knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) survey provides a suitable format to evaluate existing programs and to identify effective strategies for behavior change in society. This study aimed to investigate and compare KAP concerning COVID-19 among Health Care Professionals (HCPs) at Paropakar Maternity and Women’s Hospital (PMWH). Method: This was a cross sectional descriptive study conducted in HCPs (doctors and nurses) of PMWH, Nepal, from May to June 2020. A pre-validated questionnaire was used to access the objectives where knowledge and attitude score was 10 each and practice score was 20. Collected data was entered in Microsoft excel spreadsheet and analyzed using IBM SPSS software and p-value < 0.05 was taken as statistically significant. Result: A total of 168 doctors and nurses responded to the survey, of which 112 (66.6%) were in 25-34 years of age group, 87.5% females, and 61.9% nurses. Mean score for knowledge, attitude and practice score was 5.8 (out of 10), 8.1 (out of 10) and 17.4 (out of 20) respectively. The score was significantly different among doctors and nurses in ‘knowledge’ (p=0.000) and ‘attitude’ categories (p = 0.006). There was no significant difference in ‘practice’ scores (p = 0.664). Conclusion: Doctors and nurses of PMWH have positive attitude and good practice towards COVID-19. This characteristic can prove handy in bringing about useful behavioural changes and promoting safe practices while managing maternity patients in this hospital.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding biomedical waste management amongst healthcare workers in a teaching hospital from a north eastern state of India

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 701
Author(s):  
Tado Nabam Hina ◽  
Shubhabrata Das ◽  
Munmee Das
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Medical Waste ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Biomedical Waste ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Bio-medical waste (BMW) means any waste, which is generated during the diagnosis, treatment or immunization of human beings or animals or in research activities or in the production or testing of biological or in any health camp activities. Proper management of BMW ensures protection of public health and environment against any adverse effect associated with such waste materials. Several studies have reported that health care workers lack adequate level of awareness and right attitude regarding proper BMW management which ultimately reflects as incorrect practice of handling and disposal of bio medical waste. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of healthcare workers regarding bio-medical waste management.Methods: This study was conducted at Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS), Arunachal Pradesh, India. Hospital based cross sectional study was conducted and questionnaire were administered to 313 healthcare workers of TRIHMS who consented to participate in the study. A predesigned questionnaire for knowledge, attitude and practice study was used for data collection. Data was analysed using Microsoft Excel and STATA 13.Results: Study results show that the average knowledge score was highest amongst nurses (10±2.6) and least in class IV staffs (7.2±1.9).  Amongst all participants laboratory technicians were mostly average or poor on the attitude score. Overall only 23 percent (n=73) of the healthcare workers were found to be performing good BMW management practice.Conclusions: Our study revealed that there is significant variation in knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding biomedical waste management among healthcare workers.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Toward COVID-19 Among Sherubtse College Students in Bhutan: A Web-Based Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thinley Dorji ◽  
Karma Wangmo ◽  
Yezer ◽  
Tashi Wangchuk ◽  
Tshokey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
The Government ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Bhutan has reopened schools and colleges after an initial closure to contain coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) transmission. However, the risk of transmissions is higher in the schools and colleges due to crowding. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) toward COVID-19 among the students of Sherubtse College in Bhutan. A cross-sectional study using a questionnaire was conducted in September 2020 among the students of Sherubtse College, Bhutan. The questionnaire was made in the Google Forms and administered through a social forum WeChat app. The KAP scores were calculated that include mean scores. The association between the KAP was assessed using the Pearson's correlation coefficient. A total of 613 students participated in the survey. The majority of the participants (57%) were female and 56% were from the third year. The mean knowledge score was 10.7 (SD = 1.7; range 0–14), mean attitude score of 3.67 (SD = 1.0; range: 0–5), and mean practice score of 5.19 (SD = range: 0–6). A majority of the students had good knowledge (98%) and practice (93.5%) scores, and a positive attitude (86.6%) toward COVID-19. A positive but weak correlation between good knowledge and practice (r = 0.1, p = 0.0126) was observed. Having a positive attitude led to practicing appropriately most of the time (r = 0.1866, p &lt; 0.001). The students had good KAP scores and followed the COVID-19 prevention protocols advocated by the government. Good knowledge and a positive attitude were translated into good practice. Therefore, the education campaign of the Bhutan government seems to be effective in the students.

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