Knowledge, attitude, and practice of Nepalese residents in the prevention and control of COVID-19: A cross-sectional web-based survey

Rajbanshi, Manish; Bhusal, Sandesh; Paudel, Kiran; Poudel, Bikram; Gaire, Amrit; Khatri, Erina; Kalauni, Bhoj Raj; Aryal, Biplav; Sharma, Gaurav; Karki, Namrata

doi:10.1016/j.amsu.2022.104861

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“…Schrader and Lawless, (2004) further explained that behaviour can also inform attitude and attitudes do impact what an individual perceives which ultimately in uences the motivation a person possesses to gain knowledge on a certain topic [31]. Just as established in this study, several other studies have found respondents with lower knowledge exhibiting positive attitudes towards a topic [32][33][34], although generally, higher knowledge aligns with a positive attitude [35]. This study found a positive correlation and signi cant relationship between knowledge and attitude (r = 0.236; p-value = 0.001), motivation (r = 0.288; p-value < 0.001) and perceived bene t (r = 0.263; p-value < 0.001) with the motivation to gain more knowledge about AAT and the perceived bene ts gauging the students' behaviour towards AAT.…”

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The perspectives of clinical level medical students on animal-assisted therapy -A study in Ghana

Ameade,

Amoah,

Ofori

2024

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Background The role of animal-assisted therapy (AAT) in complementary and alternative medicine is well acknowledged. AAT is widely patronized, in developed countries such as USA, Canada, and many European countries, but less so in developing countries in Africa including Ghana. For persons in developing African countries and elsewhere to benefit from AAT, healthcare professionals must be acquainted with it to recommend it to their patients when necessary. This study therefore assessed the perspectives of clinical-level medical students on AAT.Method A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data in a cross-sectional study from 206 randomly selected clinical-level medical students of the University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana. The data was analyzed using Microsoft Excel and SPSS (Version 26) and the results were presented in Tables and charts. The association between demographic variables and the knowledge and attitude of the students were determined using ANOVA, while bivariate Pearson’s correlation was used to measure the relationships between continuous variables. Associations are considered significant when p-value < 0.05.Results The knowledge about AAT among the medical students was very poor (0.971 ± 2.407 over 10; 9.7%); almost all of them (≈ 99.0%) had very little or no exposure to AAT in school or at home. The attitude of the students was however averagely positive (3.845 ± 0.748 over 7; 54.9%), with a perceived health benefit of ATT score of 4.768 ± 1.002 (68.1%). The motivation of the students to acquire more knowledge and skills about AAT mostly through lectures and practical sessions (70.9%) was good (4.809 ± 1.221; 68.7%). Female students were significantly more knowledgeable about AAT than their male counterparts (1.5 versus 0.6; p-value = 0.006). Although no other sociodemographic characteristics had any significant association with knowledge, attitude, and perception of benefit variables, a positive significant relationship existed between them.Conclusion We conclude that the knowledge about AAT among medical students is woefully inadequate and this is worrying given the beneficial complementary role of AAT in achieving SDG 3. Medical schools and healthcare regulators could incorporate alternative medicine in the training and continuous professional development of medical practitioners to improve their knowledge and practice of AAT.

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The perspectives of clinical level medical students on animal-assisted therapy -A study in Ghana

Ameade,

Amoah,

Ofori

2024

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“…In addition, previous studies conducted on Ethiopia [38][39][40], Bangladesh [41,42], Turkey [43], China [44][45][46], Malaysia [47], Iran [48], Indonesia [49], and Cameroon [50], Uganda [51], Pakistan [52], Bhutan [53] regarding knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) on COVID-19 also provided substantiation of clear understanding of these concerns further underscored the significance of the study. Some studies were conducted about KAP on COVID-19 in the context of Nepal as well [54][55][56][57][58][59][60]. However, the uniqueness of our study is it was focused on most affected districts of Nepal with a higher number of cases.…”

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Knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) on COVID-19 among the general population in most affected districts of Nepal

Shrestha¹,

Malla²,

Shrestha

et al. 2023

PLOS Glob Public Health

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The COVID-19 pandemic has become one of the global health challenges in the current context. In Nepal, the first confirmed case was reported on 23 January 2020, and since then, it has resulted in several negative impacts, including economic disruption and deterioration of physical and mental health. In such a pandemic, it is indispensable to understand the knowledge and behavioral patterns of the general population regarding COVID-19. Therefore, our study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices on COVID-19 among the general population in most affected districts and its relationship with socio-demographic conditions. The cross-sectional study was conducted among the general population above the age of 18 years from eight districts of Nepal including Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur, Morang, Sunsari, Rupandehi, Chitwan, and Kaski. A convenient non-probability sampling method was considered with total sample size of 702. The questionnaire survey was conducted to collect data. Descriptive statistics, non-parametric statistical tests, and a logistic regression model were used for analysis. The study showed that 93.3% of respondents had knowledge of overall preventive practices, whereas only 32% had knowledge of overall symptoms of COVID-19. Regarding attitudes, only 14.3% strongly believed that the COVID-19 pandemic would end soon. The preventive practice was reduced after the lockdown compared to that of during the lockdown. The respondents with white-collar occupations, high-income, and unmarried were good at KAP. Similarly, highly educated and those residing in urban areas had good knowledge and practice. The study findings will help in the development of targeted programs to improve the general population’s knowledge, attitudes and practices on COVID-19, which is paramount to dealing with the existing pandemic and also such possible future waves of the pandemic.

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“…The study highlighted a gap between knowledge and practice among participants. While a majority had theoretical knowledge about COVID-19, their actual behaviors did not consistently align with this knowledge [20,31].…”

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“…Notably, during the pandemic, knowledge and attitudes regarding infectious diseases were often associated with emotions like panic and anxiety, which impeded efforts to control disease transmission [10]. Consequently, understanding the current KAP level of the population regarding COVID-19 offers valuable insights for addressing the gaps in preventive strategies and health promotion programs [18][19][20]. The general objective of this study was to determine the knowledge, attitudes, and practices in a Colombian Caribbean population that had recovered from COVID-19 during the pandemic.…”

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The Level of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices in a Caribbean Colombian Population That Recovered from COVID-19 during the Pandemic

Mantilla-Morrón,

Suárez-Palacio,

Urina-Triana

2023

Healthcare

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This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to COVID-19 among Colombians. A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out during the pandemic between November 2020 and May 2021 using a survey that focused on knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding COVID-19. The online survey was completed by 1424 participants who had a history of COVID-19 illness, and the study spanned 3 months. Many respondents were male students who demonstrated adequate knowledge of COVID-19 symptoms and prevention measures, although their understanding of its transmission routes was limited. Nevertheless, 65.9% expressed optimism that COVID-19 would ultimately be successfully controlled, and 71.8% had confidence in the Colombian government’s handling of the crisis. Additionally, more than half of the participants admitted to visiting crowded places, and this practice was more common among those who were less informed about COVID-19. However, many respondents reported using face masks in public. This highlights a significant gap between theoretical knowledge and actual practices that need to be addressed. To bridge this gap, establishing an interdisciplinary support network is crucial, as is launching mass education campaigns targeting specific population groups, and compiling reports on successful practices implemented during the pandemic. These efforts are essential for enhancing the overall level of knowledge, and the attitudes and practices related to COVID-19, and also for preparing for future health emergencies.

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Knowledge, attitude, and practice of Nepalese residents in the prevention and control of COVID-19: A cross-sectional web-based survey

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The perspectives of clinical level medical students on animal-assisted therapy -A study in Ghana

The perspectives of clinical level medical students on animal-assisted therapy -A study in Ghana

Knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) on COVID-19 among the general population in most affected districts of Nepal

The Level of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices in a Caribbean Colombian Population That Recovered from COVID-19 during the Pandemic

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