Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Toward COVID-19 Among Healthcare Workers in Shiraz, Iran
| Author | Farnaz Kamali Haghighi | en |
| Author | Pariya Kouhi | en |
| Author | Mitra Amini | en |
| Author | Vahid Mohammadkarimi | en |
| Author | Minoo Sepehrpoor | en |
| Author | Seyed Ali Hosseini | en |
| Author | Mahsa Moosavi | en |
| Author | Shahrokh Sadeghi Boogar | en |
| Orcid | Farnaz Kamali Haghighi [0000-0003-2837-1877] | en |
| Orcid | Pariya Kouhi [0000-0002-6690-346X] | en |
| Orcid | Mitra Amini [0000-0002-7332-5151] | en |
| Orcid | Vahid Mohammadkarimi [0000-0002-7356-1795] | en |
| Orcid | Minoo Sepehrpoor [0000-0003-0656-9487] | en |
| Orcid | Seyed Ali Hosseini [0000-0003-4397-1539] | en |
| Orcid | Mahsa Moosavi [0000-0001-5784-2581] | en |
| Orcid | Shahrokh Sadeghi Boogar [0000-0003-2591-4418] | en |
| Issued Date | 2020-12-31 | en |
| Abstract | Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is a critical world concern, with healthcare workers (HCWs) at a high risk of infection. Thus, a sufficient level of knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) must be ensured. Objectives: We aimed to investigate the KAP toward COVID-19 among HCWs in Shiraz, Iran. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed on a large sample of HCWs dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic in multiple hospitals affiliated to the Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. The survey featured four sections: demographic data, knowledge, attitude, and practice. An expert panel validated the questionnaire, and its reliability was ensured through a pilot study on 20 HCWs (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.9). Results: We found that 72.8% of HCWs had sufficient knowledge, 66.65% indicated correct attitudes, and 67.72% described good practices. However, 24.23% thought adequate protective equipment or facilities are unavailable. The knowledge scores were lowest on prevention and diagnosis, though symptoms were well-recognized. The male gender was correlated with more correct attitudes. Among nurses, 2 - 5 years of work experience was associated with better practice, with a master’s degree being related to more positive attitudes. Conclusions: The KAP of HCWs toward COVID-19 are acceptable in Shiraz, but further education and training is beneficial, especially on disinfectants and prevention; reassurance regarding protective equipment is also vital. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5812/semj.108872 | en |
| Keyword | Knowledge | en |
| Keyword | Attitude | en |
| Keyword | Practice | en |
| Keyword | COVID-19 | en |
| Keyword | Healthcare Workers | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Toward COVID-19 Among Healthcare Workers in Shiraz, Iran | en |
| Type | Research Article | en |
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