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Background: COVID-19 caused by the SARS-COV-2; a novel corona virus is a highly contagious respiratory disease. Objective: The Corona Virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the SARS-COV-2,a novel corona virus known as severe acute respiratory syndrome is highly contagious respiratory disease, transmitted by respiratory route. There is no specific treatment for COVID-19 and there is a constant need for updating knowledge since the related facts are evolving on day-to-day basis. Knowledge, Attitude, and practice (KAP) study was conducted among the medical students of a tertiary care hospital to assess their Knowledge, Attitude and practices regarding COVID-19. As we never know how the novel virus may change its behaviour and pose a great public health problem to all in society where even the medical students may be one of the primary doctor and are provider. Methods: A total no of 258 medical students from 3rd and 4th semester batch of SCB Medical College & Hospital were included in the study. They were provided with the predesigned questionnaire and their responses were collected by online survey keeping in view the COVID situation and minimizing the risk of viral transmission by paper being exchanging hands. Results: Out of the 258 students 58% were from the 3rd semester and 42% from 4th semester, from them 99.22% do not have any previous training in COVID-19. Out of the 59.3% males and 40.7% females. 100% of students knew COVID-19 is a viral infection and transmitted by close contact with the infected person. About 96% knew that only patients with co morbid conditions progress to severe forms. Majority (96%) used mass media, Internet to update their knowledge 93% believed infected person should not donate blood while 88.7% were of the opinion the vaccination should not be given to pregnant ladies, Lactating mothers and children under 18 years of age. Majority (98%,) showed a positive response towards stringent lockdown, 94% gave the opinion that HCW should be immunized first with COVID Vaccination. Only 80% gave an optimistic response towards beneficial role of convalescent plasma therapy for managing moderately severe cases. Majority of medical students observed COVID appropriate behaviour that is to use masks (88%), sanitizer (94%) and observed social distancing (100%) supporting that the students showed expected levels of KAP regarding COVID-19. Conclusion: The results of our study showed good, expected levels of knowledge regarding various aspects of COVID-19. As it is a novel virus and new concept are emerging every day, there is need to educate the Health care workers and students by regular training programmes, seminars and webinars in order to fight with this dreadful illness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
