COVID 19: Evaluating the Knowledge, Attitude and Preventive Practices of Healthcare Workers in Northern Nigeria.

Autor:	Tsiga-Ahmed FI; Department of Community Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Bayero University Kano/Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria., Amole TG; Department of Community Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Bayero University Kano/Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria.; African Center of Excellence for Population Health and Policy, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria., Musa BM; African Center of Excellence for Population Health and Policy, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria.; Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Bayero University Kano/Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria., Nalado AM; Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Bayero University Kano/Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria., Agoyi OB; Department of Community Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Bayero University Kano/Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria., Galadanci HS; African Center of Excellence for Population Health and Policy, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria.; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Health Sciences, Bayero University Kano/Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria., Salihu HM; Center of Excellence in Health Equity, Training and Research, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, US.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	International journal of MCH and AIDS [Int J MCH AIDS] 2021; Vol. 10 (1), pp. 88-97. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Feb 19.
DOI:	10.21106/ijma.418
Abstrakt:	Background: Although much is known about the rapidly spreading COVID-19 disease, a lot of knowledge is still evolving. The knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of healthcare workers (HCWs) towards COVID-19 remain key in protecting themselves and in fighting the "war" against the disease. This study assessed the KAP of HCWs in Kano, northern Nigeria. Methodology: A cross-section of different cadre of healthcare workers was recruited online via google forms. Using a link, the participants completed an adapted from a similar study, pre-tested questionnaire on KAP regarding COVID-19. Predictors of KAP were assessed using logistic regression modelling. Results: Among the 651 HCWs invited to participate, 233 respondents responded giving a response rate of 35.8%. Of these, 195 (83.7%) had good knowledge, 183 (78.9%) had a positive attitude and 180 (77.6%) had good practice towards prevention of COVID-19. The odds of having good knowledge were significantly lower among Community Health Officers/Community Health Extension workers (aOR=0.2, 95% CI: 0.1-0.6; p <0.001) and other health workers compared to doctors. Positive attitude was predicted by good knowledge (aOR=4.8, 95% CI:1.7-010.2; p =0.003), being in the fifth decade of life (aOR=5.5, 95% CI: 1.1-29.3, p =0.04), female gender (aOR=3.0, 95% CI: 1.1-8.3; p= 0.04 ) , Christian faith (aOR=7.0, 95% CI: 1.3-40.4; p= 0.03 ) , and having a bachelors' or medical degree (aOR=4.6, 95% CI: 1.3-16.5).The only predictor of good practice was good knowledge on COVID-19 (aOR=7.8, 95% CI 2.8-12.4; p <0.001). Conclusion and Global Health Implications: Majority of the HCWs at the study site have good knowledge, attitude and practice regarding COVID-19. Continuous dissemination of information on prevention of spread of COVID-19 to all HCWs will strengthen the health workforce in the fight against it. Competing Interests: Conflicts of Interest: The authors declare no conflicts ofinterest. Ethics Approval: Ethical approval was obtained from the Kano State Health Research Ethics Committee (Reference- MOH/Off/797/T.I/2005). Signed informed consent was obtained from all the respondents and participation was voluntary. Disclaimer: None (Copyright © 2021 Wang et al.)
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