scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices on Tick-Borne Encephalitis Virus and Tick-Borne Diseases within Professionally Tick-Exposed Persons, Health Care Workers, and General Population in Serbia: A Questionnaire-Based Study

2022 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 867
Author(s):  
Ana Vasić ◽  
Jovana Bjekić ◽  
Gorana Veinović ◽  
Darko Mihaljica ◽  
Ratko Sukara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
General Population ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Encephalitis Virus ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Tick Borne Encephalitis ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Tick Borne Encephalitis Virus ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

This study assessed the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) and tick-borne diseases (TBDs) among different groups of people in Serbia. Professionally tick-exposed persons (PTEPs), health care workers (HCWs), and the general population (GP) were subjected to an anonymous, voluntary, online questionnaire using Microsoft Forms. A total of 663 questionnaire responses were collected (February–March 2021), while 642 were included in the analysis. The significant difference in knowledge in TBDs existed between GP and PTEPs, and HCWs (p < 0.001). The perception of risk-to-tick exposure and TBDs was generally high (42.4 (95% CI: 33.6–51.2) within GP, 44.9 (95% CI: 35.8–53.9) within PTEPs and 46.2 (95% CI: 38.0–54.5) within HCWs), while fear was low (13.7 (95% CI: 7.9–19.5) within GP, 12.6 (95% CI: 7.3–19.9) within PTEPs, and 13.5 (95% CI: 7.4–19.5) within HCWs). Protective practices differed across groups (F (2639) = 12.920, p < 0.001, η2 = 0.039), with both PTEPs (t = 3.621, Cohen d = 0.332, p < 0.001) and HCWs (t = 4.644, Cohen d = 0.468, p < 0.001) adhering to more protective practices than the GP, without differences between PTEPs and HCWs (t = 1.256, Cohen d = 0.137, p = 0.421). Further education about TBDs in Serbia is required and critical points were identified in this study.

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Health Care Workers Questionnaire

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle M. Schaan ◽  
Myra Taylor ◽  
John Puvimanasinghe ◽  
Lesego Busang ◽  
Koona Keapoletswe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

scholarly journals Breast Self-Examination: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Among Female Health Care Workers in Tehran, Iran

2002 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 222-225 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehregan Haji-Mahmoodi ◽  
Ali Montazeri ◽  
Soghra Jarvandi ◽  
Mandana Ebrahimi ◽  
Shahpar Haghighat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Self Examination ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

scholarly journals Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices towards New Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) of Health Care Professionals in Greece before the Outbreak Period

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (14) ◽  
pp. 4925 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dimitrios Papagiannis ◽  
Foteini Malli ◽  
Dimitrios G. Raptis ◽  
Ioanna V. Papathanasiou ◽  
Evangelos C. Fradelos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
High Level ◽  
Educational Campaigns ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Introduction: The ongoing severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)-CoV-2 pandemic has expanded globally. The aim of the current study is to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of health care professionals in Greece towards SARS-CoV-2. Methods: From 10–25 February 2020, 500 health care workers were approached. Knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards SARS-CoV-2 were assessed via a personal interview questionnaire. For knowledge, each correct answer was given 1 point; attitudes, or concerns aimed at prevention of SARS-CoV-2 infection, and practices, or behaviors towards performing preventive practices, were assigned 1 point each. Points were summed and a score for each category was calculated. Results: A total of 461 health care workers returned the questionnaire and were included in the analysis (mean age ± SD: 44.2 ± 10.78 years, 74% females). The majority were nurses (47.5%), followed by physicians (30.5%) and paramedics (19%). The majority of subjects (88.28%) had a good level of knowledge (knowledge score equal to 4, or more). The majority of participants (71%) agreed with the temporary traveling restrictions ban. The uptake of a future vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 was estimated at 43%. Knowledge score was significantly associated with both attitudes score (p = 0.011) and practices score (p < 0.001), indicating that subjects with a high knowledge score demonstrated a more positive perception on preventive measures and would practice more preventive measures. Attitudes score was significantly associated with practices score (p = 0.009) indicating that subjects with a higher attitudes score are more likely to perform practices towards the prevention of SARS-CoV-2 transmission. Conclusion: There is a high level of knowledge concerning SARS-CoV-2 pandemic among Greek health care workers and this is significantly associated with positive attitudes and practices towards preventive health measures. The high level of knowledge of health professionals about SARS-CoV-2 may have contributed considerably to the successful management of the pandemic in Greece. Tailored educational campaigns aiming to increase the proportion of health care workers willing to accept a potential SARS-CoV-2 vaccine could be of paramount importance in future proactive vaccine educational campaigns.

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