Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 Preventive and Social Medicine, SMS Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
2 MBBS (Pre- Final Year) , Jhalawar Medical College, Jhalawar, Rajasthan, India,
3 Department of Pharmacology, RUHS College of Medical Sciences, Jaipur Rajasthan, India
Abstract
BACKGROUND: To prevent the rapid spread of infectious COVID‑19 in India, many steps have been
taken. Adherence to the control measures depends on the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAPs)
toward COVID‑19 disease in health‑care professionals. The present study was conducted among
health‑care professionals in Jaipur. The objective was to evaluate the KAPs about COVID‑19 among
health‑care professionals.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 385 participants took part in the study. A self‑designed
questionnaire was filled by the participants online (Google Form). The knowledge of the participants
was assessed using 12 questions. Attitude and practices of the participants were assessed by two
questions for each.
RESULTS: Among the study completers, 52.20% were male, 71.42% of the participants were aged
above 30 years, and 59.22% were nurse. The knowledge score was approximately 90%. The majority
of the participants had a strong conviction that India can overcome this infectious disease in the near
future. Multiple regression analysis found that good knowledge score of COVID‑19 was associated
with lower negative attitudes and less risky practices (P ˂ 0.001).
CONCLUSION: Participants of the study were knowledgeable, held positive attitudes, and had
adequate practices for COVID‑19.
Keywords
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