scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude, and practice towards COVID-19 among Libyan people- a web-based cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (Special1) ◽  
pp. 348-356
Author(s):  
Saad Ahmed Ali Jadoo ◽  
Omer Mohamed Danfour ◽  
Masud Zerzah ◽  
Mouna Abdelrahman Abujazia ◽  
Perihan Torun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Urban Regions ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Successful plans in disaster and epidemics management depend on the feedback response and the assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices among the target population. This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice towards COVID-19 among Libyan people.  Methods: A cross-sectional web-based survey designed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice towards COVID-19 among the Libyan people from 13-20 October 2020. A self-administered questionnaire was recruited to collect the data of 287 participants. SPSS version 16.0 was used to analyze the data using univariate and multivariable regression data analyses. Results: More than half of respondents were males (53.7%), married (61.3%), aged less than 45 years old, highly educated (46.3%), employed (44.6%), urban resident(79.8%), experience good or very good health (71.1%) and earned more than USD 200 monthly (84.3.%). The participants showed a high rate of good knowledge (81.0%), attitude (71.1%), and practice (83.7%) towards COVID-19, respectively. Regression analysis showed that married (P=0.056), female (P=0.037), living in the urban regions (P<0.001) with good income of more than USD 2020 (P=0.001) were significantly associated with upper knowledge score. Females (P=0.040) were more significantly associated with positive attitude scores than males. Regarding practice score, married (P=0.001), females (P=0.059) had better practice, but poor-rated health status (P=0.018) was significantly associated with the weak practice. Conclusion: The distinction of urban regions with good knowledge, optimistic attitudes, and acceptable practices towards COVID-19 determines the government's action compass towards more interest in supporting males, unhealthy, and those living in the rural areas with accurate and timely knowledge.

Reproductive Health Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice among Adolescent Girls in Urban and Rural Areas of Bangladesh

Anthropos ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 116 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-66
Author(s):  
Farzana Karim ◽  
Muhammad Zakaria ◽  
N. M. Sajjadul Hoque
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
College Going ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

This study aims at assessing the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) concerning reproductive health (RH) among adolescent college-going girls in the urban and rural areas of Chittagong District, Bangladesh. A college-based cross-sectional study was conducted among college-going girls (N = 792) of four colleges attending Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) classes (eleven/twelve classes) in Chittagong District. Data were collected using a structured and self-administered questionnaire. Chi-square (χ2) and independent-samples t-test were conducted to make the comparison between urban and rural participants. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS version 24.0. The authors’ interpretation of the findings was also informed by anthropological as well as qualitative considerations. Mothers were reported to be the key informants of reproductive health for the adolescent girls of both urban and rural areas. Besides, urban respondents were more likely than rural respondents (p < .001) to feel comfortable during the discussion on RH with mother/sister/relative; to communicate frequently with their mothers; to discuss RH issues regularly; to have prior knowledge on menstruation. Moreover, this study also found significant differences (p < .05) regarding most of the items addressing RH knowledge, attitude, and practice between adolescent girls in urban and rural areas of Bangladesh due to the existing socio-cultural disparities between the areas of residence.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude, and practice towards COVID-19 among Syrian people resident in Turkey

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (Special2) ◽  
pp. 278-285
Author(s):  
Saad Ahmed Ali Jadoo ◽  
Ilker Dastan ◽  
Mustafa Ali Mustafa Al-Samarrai ◽  
Shukur Mahmood Yaseen ◽  
Assiyeh Abbasi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Services ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Measuring knowledge, attitude, and practice towards COVID-19 helps policymakers observe knowledge gaps and provide key messages to people to act better against the pandemic. This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice towards COVID-19 among Syrian people resident in Turkey.  Methods: A cross-sectional study designed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice towards COVID-19 among the Syrian people resident in Turkey. The data were collected via a web-based and self-administered questionnaire of 313 participants from 17-31 July 2020. SPSS version 16.0 was recruited to analyze the data using univariate and multivariable regression data analyses. Results: Our finding as the first study among Syrian people resident in Turkey found a high rate of good knowledge, attitude, and practice towards COVID-19 accordingly with 83.0%, 72.0%, 84.0%. Regression analysis showed that age-group of 45 years and more years, marital status of being married, female gender, living in urban area were significantly associated with upper knowledge score. Age-group of 45 years and more significantly associated with positive attitude score but inversely being married and unemployed statues significantly associated with a negative attitude. Regarding practice score, married and female people had better practice, but poor-rated health status was significantly associated with the weak practice. Conclusion: Although our finding showed a good rate for knowledge, attitude, and practice towards COVID-19, but it needs to improve cause of many barriers on Syrian people resident in Turkey, such as living in a crowded place, distant from health care services, losing whole or part of their income due to COVID-19 as an economic crisis, different language barriers. Some groups like men, people living in a rural area, and those unemployed or lost their job should be exposed by timely and accurate knowledge.

scholarly journals A cross sectional survey to assess the knowledge, attitude, practice about COVID-19 among bystanders of patients visiting OPD, AIIMS, New-Delhi, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 1319
Author(s):  
Devanshi Chowdhary ◽  
Ankita Sharma ◽  
L. Gopichandran
Keyword(s):  
General Public ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: According to WHO, the prevention and control of an epidemic and pandemic constitutes following preventive measures like hand washing, cough etiquette and dissemination of knowledge among other measures. In context to COVID-19, these measures have been proved to be very effective rendering various countries to be free of COVID-19. The knowledge, attitude and practice studies play an important role in assessing the societal readiness to accept behavioural changes, moreover they also determine baseline information to assess the actions to be taken to change the attitude and increase the knowledge of the people regarding the situation. Thus this study was undertaken to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of the common public in India.Methods: A cross sectional survey was done among the attenders of patients visiting the cardiac/CTVS OPD during the month of June to July.  A total of 200 patients attendants were enrolled in the study. Due to COVID-19 restrictions only 10 patients per day were enrolled. After obtaining informed consent an online questionnaire was sent to their mobile phones via electronic media and participants were requested to fill the questionnaire while waiting for the doctor’s visit. The knowledge, attitude and practice of the participants were assessed by a validated KAP survey questionnaire.Results: The participants had a good knowledge score. The mean knowledge score (minimum, maximum) among the population was 7.7±1.7 (0, 11) though the participants had a poor practice score of 2.3±1.01 (0, 4). The participants had a positive attitude regarding the preventive practices regarding COVID-19 and also a positive attitude towards health care workers. The mean attitude score was 21.3±3.5 (5, 25). A significant positive correlation (r=0.263) was found between knowledge and practice scores. A significant association was also found in between the age with attitude and practice scores, and also in between qualification with knowledge and total KAP score.Conclusions: The present study concludes that people have good knowledge regarding the various aspects of COVID-19, also there was positive correlation of knowledge with practice. Hence it is important to disseminate right knowledge regarding the pandemic COVID-19 so that general public performs the appropriate practices in order to keep themselves and their near ones safe. This study reflects the awareness of general public in the difficult time, as well as their helping attitude towards healthcare professionals in form of providing accommodation etc. Community awareness, participation and preparedness are key factors in achieving a good health for all. 

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude, and practices towards COVID-19 among ayurvedic practitioners of Karnataka, India: a cross-sectional survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 4056
Author(s):  
Rufia Shaistha Khanum ◽  
Amoghashree . ◽  
D. Sunil Kumar ◽  
Satendra Kumar Verma ◽  
Chandan N. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Protocol ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Complementary Therapy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: COVID-19 is a highly infectious disease which was first identified in Wuhan, China and was subsequently declared as pandemic by WHO. As it is rapidly spreading and taken lives of millions, various countries have adopted unprecedented measures and treatment modalities. Since India has historical roots of Ayurveda, Ayurvedic system of medicine was consider to boost the immunity and also to prevent the infection. Hence the knowledge, attitude and practice of an Ayurvedic practitioner plays a major role in health system, which further helps to know the preparedness among them. With this context this study was conducted to assess knowledge, attitude and practice among them towards COVID-19.Methods: Online cross sectional study was done among Ayurvedic practitioners of Karnataka. Google form was sent through social media to collect data and analysed using SPSS 25.Results: The mean age among the participants was 30.5±9.1 years. Majority were females (54.3%), and 59.1% are currently practicing Ayurveda. Mean knowledge score was 10.5±1.9, thus 86.6% of the participants had good knowledge. 70.1% agreed for the fact that Ayurveda should be considered as a mainstream medicine whereas 88.2% were in opinion that Ayurveda should be considered as complementary therapy along with conventional treatment. Statistical association was seen between education and knowledge.Conclusions: Good knowledge towards COVID-19 was seen among 86.6% and majority of them want Ayurveda to be considered as complementary medicine but before that evidence based treatment protocol needs to be developed to support claims regarding treatment/prevention of COVID-19.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practice among Ophthalmic Health Care Personnel (HCP) towards COVID-19 pandemic in Nepal: A web-based cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr Zahir Ansari ◽  
Dr Babu Dhanendra Chaurasiya ◽  
Dr Sirjana Adhikari ◽  
Dr Uday Chandra Prakash ◽  
Bikram Adhikari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Being an added high-risk group, ophthalmic HCP are actively providing emergency eye care services, also enthusiastically participating in prevention and control of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hence, this study aimed to assess the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) among ophthalmic HCP towards COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A web-based cross-sectional study was conducted during the period of lockdown among ophthalmic HCP including consultant ophthalmologist, resident, optometrist, ophthalmic assistant, nursing staff, and other paramedics of eye care centers in Nepal. The KAP questionnaire was designed and distributed online. Data were analyzed using the Chi-square test, Pearson correlation, and binary logistic regression. All tests were performed at 95% Confidence Interval (CI) and p-value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Of 694 participants, the majority were male (59.1%) from the age group 31-40 years (41.5%) and tertiary eye center (68.9%). Among ophthalmic HCP, there were 29.8% consultants ophthalmologist, 22.6% residents, 23.3% optometrist, 15% ophthalmic assistant, and 9.2% other ophthalmic paramedics, 11.7% working as front-liners in COVID-19 centers. Findings showed, 98.1% had good knowledge, 59.4% had a positive attitude and only 13.3% had good practice regarding COVID-19. Binary logistic regression analysis demonstrated the age of HCP to be a significant determinant of good knowledge (Crude Odds Ratio (COR)=0.72, 95%CI=0.62-0.82), positive attitude (COR=0.92, 95%CI=0.90-0.94) and good practice (COR=1.16, 95%CI=1.10-1.21). Lower odds of poor practice was seen among junior resident (COR=0.26, 95% CI=0.14-0.47) and higher odds of poor practice was seen among HCP with job experience of 5-10 years (COR=2.38, 95% CI=1.23-4.60) towards COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusion: The majority of ophthalmic HCP have good knowledge, insufficient positive attitude, and inadequate evidence-based practice towards the COVID-19 pandemic in Nepal. Hence, this study conclusively recommends to modify existing guidelines and formulate new policies to improve KAP among ophthalmic HCP to effectively control the spread of COVID-19.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Religious Obligations among Healthcare Workers in Hospital Langkawi, Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hafiz J ◽  
Dzulkhairi MR ◽  
Shamsir MA ◽  
Abu N
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Introduction: Islamic prayers involve certain physical movements and positions. These positions may be difficult to achieve in Muslim patients who suffer from any illness that limit their physical movements. Therefore, Islam introduced the concept of Rukhsah or exemptions. The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of healthcare workers related to performing prayers during illness. Materials and Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 121 healthcare workers in Hospital Langkawi, between 22nd to 24th April 2014. Simple random sampling method was used to select the participants among healthcare workers in Hospital Langkawi to attend a workshop on Rukhsah Ibadah. The participants were given a set of questionnaire to answer and all the data were collected just before the talk began. Results: The majority of the participants 108 (89.3%) were female and more than half of them 74 (61.2%) were staff nurses. The mean age for the participants was 32.4 (SD: 9.42) years. About 73 (60.3%) of the participants have good knowledge, 62 (51.2%) have good attitude and 73 (60.3%) have good practice towards religious obligations and Rukhsah. Bivariate analysis shows no correlation between age and knowledge, attitude and practice score. There was also no correlation seen between knowledge, attitude and practice score. Conclusion: Almost half of the participants have good knowledge, attitude and practice on performing prayers during illness. By conducting proper training and coaching, it is hoped that their level of understanding towards Rukhsah can be improved.

Knowledge, attitude and practice towards COVID-19 among people in Bangladesh: A telephonic cross-sectional survey. (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md.Golam Rabbani ◽  
Orin Akter ◽  
Md. Zahid Hasan ◽  
Nandeeta Samad ◽  
Shehrin Shaila Mahmood ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Communication Strategy ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Socioeconomic Groups ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

BACKGROUND The world has been grappling with COVID-19 since December 2019, a dire public health crisis. Preventive and control measures are adopted to reduce the spread of COVID-19. To date, the public’s knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding COVID-19 across Bangladesh are poorly measured. Therefore, it is important to assess the KAP of people towards the disease and suggest appropriate strategies to combat COVID-19 effectively. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to assess the KAP of Bangladeshi people towards COVID-19 and determinants of those KAPs. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional survey of 492 Bangladeshi people, based on purposive sampling technique, aged 18 years and above, from May 7 to 29, 2020, throughout the country. Both descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were performed. Wilcoxon Rank Sum Test and Kruskal-Wallis test were performed to test the statistical inferences across socio-demographic and economic information and knowledge, attitude, and practice scores separately. Spearman’s rank correlation test was performed to assess the correlation of scores between knowledge-attitude, knowledge-practice, and attitude-practice. Finally, multiple logistic regression analyses were conducted to identify the factors associated with KAP on COVID-19. RESULTS About 45% of respondents had good knowledge, about 49% of respondents expressed a positive attitude towards controlling COVID-19, about 74% of respondents had a favorable practice towards COVID-19. Almost three-fourths of the respondents went outside the home during the lockdown period. Our study found that the level of KAP varies significantly across different demographic and socioeconomic groups. Furthermore, the study found that good knowledge and attitude are significantly associated with COVID-19 health measures' better practice. CONCLUSIONS An evidence-informed and context-specific risk communication and community engagement, and a social and behavior change communication strategy against COVID-19 should be developed in Bangladesh, based on the findings of this study, targeting different socioeconomic groups.

scholarly journals Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Towards Covid 19 among Public

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
The Government ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

ndia has taken stringent preventive measures against COVID-19 to control its spread, safeguard citizens and ensure well-being. Public adherence to preventive measures is influenced by their knowledge and attitude toward COVID-19. This study aims to access the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of the public towards COVID-19. A cross-sectional study was contacted in 50 participants using an online self-reported questionnaire. The demographics, knowledge, attitude, and practice of the participants were investigated, and the scores were calculated. The majority of the study participants were knowledgeable about COVID-19, 100% were aware of the clinical symptoms, and 94% knew that there is no clinically approved treatment. It was also evident 40% had low knowledge about wearing masks to prevent infection. Concerning attitudes, participants showed a positive and optimistic attitude toward COVID-19. 40% concur that the virus can be successfully controlled. But 34% are not convinced that the government will control this pandemic. Good knowledge of COVID-19 translates into good and safe practices, which suggests that the practices of residents are very cautious. Almost 88% of respondents refrained from attending social events, 82% avoided crowded places, and 94% avoided shaking hands. We also found that young adults are likely to have better knowledge and practices, than older adult people. The majority of the participants had good knowledge, positive attitude, and sufficient practice. Our finding suggests that targeted health interventions should be directed to this particular vulnerable population, who may be at increased risk of contracting COVID-19. Keywords: Knowledge; Awareness; Practice; Novel coronavirus; COVID 19

scholarly journals Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice about menstruation and menstrual hygiene among secondary high school girls in Ogbomoso, Oyo state, Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 1726 ◽  
Author(s):  
Funmito Omolola Fehintola ◽  
Akintunde Olusegun Fehintola ◽  
Ayodele Olatayo Aremu ◽  
Ajibola Idowu ◽  
Olumuyiwa A Ogunlaja ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Female Adolescent ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Menstrual Hygiene ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Hygienic Practice ◽  
School Girls ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Menstruation has more profound effect on quality of education than other aspect of puberty because it involves a learning component as well as elements affected by the school environment and infrastructure. It is, therefore, imperative to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of Secondary School girls in Ogbomoso on the subject of menstruation and menstrual hygiene.Methods: It was a cross-sectional study carried out between June and August 2016. A total of 447 eligible female adolescent secondary school students were selected by multistage sampling technique. A semi-structured facilitated self- administered questionnaire was used.Results: Majority (96.4%) of the adolescents have heard about menstruation before menarche while 55.9% had good knowledge of menstruation and menstrual hygiene. Despite the high level of knowledge, about 64% of the respondents describe their response to their first menses as scary, discomforting or emotionally disturbing. Also, only 25% of the respondents had good menstrual hygiene practice. Factors that were significantly associated with good knowledge of menstruation and menstrual hygiene in this study were older adolescent age (15-19 years) (χ2=47.68, P<0.0001); adolescents whose mothers have greater than secondary school education (χ2=42.52, P<0.0001); and those living with their parents (χ2=123.9 ,P=0.001)  while only living with parents significantly influenced good practices.Conclusions: The study concluded that majority of the adolescents do not observe good hygienic practice during menstruation despite relatively good knowledge of menstruation and menstrual hygiene. Efforts have to be put into ensuring that adolescents are well educated on the meaning of menstruation, the importance of good hygienic practice both in schools and at home. 

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practice of fathers about childhood immunization: a tertiary care hospital based cross sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 1932
Author(s):  
Swetha E. Jose ◽  
Navya C. Joseph ◽  
Soorya Sheela ◽  
Vidhu M. Joshy
Keyword(s):  
Child Death ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Skilled Workers ◽  
Childhood Immunization ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Immunization is globally recognized as one of the most powerful, safe, and cost-effective for the prevention/control of some childhood diseases. Father's involvement is essential for the successful immunization of the child, as man is the head of the family and he takes responsibility for all decision’s measures including health and financial issues. Fathers having good knowledge of RI are likely to encourage their children to assess immunization services. This study thus aimed at assessing the knowledge, attitude and practice of fathers, uptake of RI and its associated factors. To assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of fathers about childhood immunization.Methods: After obtaining institutional ethical clearance we interviewed 110 fathers who have children within the age group 9 months to 2 years who attended the pediatric OP and their knowledge, attitude and practice about immunization was analyzed.Results: Out of 110 fathers interviewed majority come from joint family (91.8%) and had secondary education only (42.7%). Majority were skilled workers (65.5%). Only 0.9% had child death in their family and only 2.7% had a history of vaccine preventable disease in their family. Only 10.9% had good knowledge, 99.09% had good attitude and only 32.7% had good practice.Conclusions: It was found that majority of fathers had poor knowledge and practice about childhood immunization. More awareness programs have to be done in order to improve the routine immunization.

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