Are we adequately prepared to handle the anticipated 3rd peak of COVID-19: A KAP survey among HCWs
https://doi.org/10.4081/hls.2022.10298
Accepted: 22 February 2022
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Experts in the field are predicting a third COVID-19 peak very soon in coming times, it is important to assess recent knowledge, attitude in view of prolonged exhaustion and adherence to preventive practices of HCWs. This cross-sectional study involved 168 HCWs (42 doctors, 42 nurses, 42 paramedical staff and 42 ANMs). Data was collected through online survey tool Google forms in July and August 2021. First section included sociodemographic information and infection with SARS-CoV- 2, section 2 assessed recent knowledge, section 3 practices of COVID-19 appropriate behavior and section 4 assessed attitude of HCWs. Shapiro Wilk test was used to determine normality of distribution of variables. Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests were used to determine the association between two variables. Pairwise comparison was done following a significant Kruskal-Wallis test using Bonferroni’s correction. 42.9% of the HCWs and family members of 44.6% HCWs were infected with SARS-CoV-2. 54.1% of infected HCWs were infected during the March- May 2021 peak. 85.1% HCWs had taken COVID-19 vaccine. Mean knowledge, attitude, practice scores were 7.88±3.03(maximum score: 12), 20.35±3.2 (maximum score: 25), 69.89±9.39 (maximum score: 85) respectively. Only 48.8% HCWs had good knowledge about more recent COVID-19 information. A significant association was observed between profession and knowledge scores (p<0.001). Over 85% HCWs had good scores for attitude towards COVID-19 and 88.7% HCWs scored good in COVID-19 appropriate behavior practices. Our HCWs need to be better equipped with the more recently available knowledge about COVID-19 to improve our preparedness for the next anticipated peak.
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