Knowledge, perceptions and practices of healthcare workers regarding the use of respiratory protection equipment at Iran hospitals

Honarbakhsh, Marzieh; Jahangiri, Mehdi; Ghaem, Haleh

doi:10.1177/1757177417724880

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“…Saqlain et al also reported positive linear correlation between knowledge and practice scores (r = 0.142, p value-0.016), and between attitude and practice scores (r = 0.174, p value-0.004) in their study (9). The right knowledge, along with the right attitude, can eventually lead to safe practices and healthy behaviors (12). These findings clearly emphasize the need to improve COVID-19 knowledge among HCWs via various means and develop a positive attitude to promote safe practice and control measures eventually.…”

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Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding COVID-19 among healthcare workers in Chitwan, Nepal

Nepal¹,

Sapkota²,

Paudel³

et al. 2020

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Background COVID-19 is a viral respiratory disease that was recently recognized in humans. The number of COVID-19 cases has been gradually increasing in Nepal. The objective of this study was to evaluate knowledge, attitude and practice regarding COVID-19 among healthcare workers in Chitwan, one of the districts located in central Nepal. Methods It was a cross-sectional study conducted among healthcare workers from various health institutions located in Chitwan district of Nepal. A self-reported questionnaire was circulated online. Bivariate analyses were done using Spearman’s correlation coefficient, Pearson’s chi square test, and student’s t test as appropriate, whereas multivariate analyses were done using linear regression models. Results A total of 353 responses were analyzed, out of which 47% were nurses, 28.9% were doctors, 11.6% were health assistants, 2% were certified medical assistants, and the remaining 10.5% were categorized as others. The majorities were females (58.9%), were in the age group of 16–29 years (67.1%) and had work experience of less than 5 years (62%). The majority of healthcare workers obtained good to moderate knowledge and practice scores (n = 82.15%, 83.57%, respectively) and had positive attitude scores (n = 90.93%). Mean score values were 21.65 ± 4.71 out of 33 in knowledge section, 8.07 ± 1.49 out of 13 in attitude section and 13.89 ± 5.33 out of 20 in practice section. Mean knowledge and practice scores were significantly associated with job descriptions of healthcare workers (p value – 0.000, 0.007, respectively) with highest mean knowledge scores among doctors (23.70 ± 4.48) and highest mean practice scores among health assistants (15.10 ± 3.61). Higher practice scores (ß = 0.626) and infection prevention training (ß = 1.467) were significantly associated with higher knowledge scores; higher knowledge (ß = 1.366) and higher practice scores (ß = 0.110) were significantly associated with higher attitude scores; and higher knowledge scores (ß = 0.308) and higher attitude scores (ß = 0.265) were significantly associated with higher practice scores. Conclusion The majority of healthcare workers from Chitwan, Nepal, had good to moderate knowledge and practice scores and had a positive attitude toward COVID-19. There was a significant association between knowledge, attitude and practice scores regarding COVID-19 among healthcare workers.

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confidence: 76%

Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding COVID-19 among healthcare workers in Chitwan, Nepal

Nepal¹,

Sapkota²,

Paudel³

et al. 2020

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“…Face masks are used as a protective barrier to reduce the risk of transmission of microorganisms between patients, HCWs, and the environment [12]. However, in order for face masks to provide effective protection, the HCWs must have an intimate knowledge of wearing and disposing of those.…”

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Healthcare Workers Regarding the Use of Face Mask to Limit the Spread of the New Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

Kumar¹,

Katto²,

Siddiqui³

et al. 2020

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Introduction Many countries including Pakistan are currently using face masks in their pandemic control plans. Being highly prevalent, the correct use of these masks is particularly important, as an incorrect use and disposal may actually increase the rate of transmission. The purpose of this study was to investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practices of healthcare workers (HCWs) in wearing a surgical face mask to limit the spread of the new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Materials and Methods This survey was conducted by interviewing HCWs using a questionnaire consisting of the basic demographic characteristics, and the knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding the use of surgical face mask to limit the new COVID-19 exposure. Each correct answer was scored 1 and each incorrect answer scored 0. The total number of questions was 16, and the final score was calculated and then labeled according to the percentage (out of 16) of correct responses as good (>80%), moderate (60-80%), and poor (<60%). Results A total of 392 participants with a mean age of 42.37 ± 13.34 years (341 males and 51 females) were included in the study. The overall final results were good in 138 (35.2%), moderate in 178 (45.4%), and poor in 76 (19.3%). Around 43.6% of participants knew about the correct method of wearing the masks, 68.9% knew that there are three layers, 53% stated that the middle layer act as a filter media barrier, and 75.5% knew the recommended maximum duration of wearing it. The majority (88.2%) of participants knew that a cloth face mask is not much effective, around 79.8% knew that used face mask cannot be re-used, and 44.8% knew about the yellowcoded bag for disposal.

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“…Meanwhile,using of mask reduced the incidence of other respiratory tract diseases to some extent.Face masks are used as a protective barrier to reduce the risk of transmission of microorganisms between patients, healthcare workers, and the environment [12].Population-wide use of face masks could make a remarkable contribution in delaying an in uenza pandemic [13].…”

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Impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on outpatient visits of common respiratory diseases

Wang

Zheng

Jiang

2020

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Background/Purpose The outbreak of corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has become a worldwide threat to public health. The purpose of this study is to analyze the impact of COVID-19 epidemic on outpatient visits of common respiratory diseases. Methods Through statistics and comparing the data with the same period last year,we present the changes of outpatient visits of 14 common respiratory diseases in an upper first-class hospital in China from January to May,2020. Results From January to May,2020, the number of outpatient visits of most common respiratory diseases fell below the previous year,and total number of outpatient visits of 14 common respiratory diseases decreased by 58.07% year-on-year. Bronchitis, pneumonia, cough, acute upper respiratory infection and bronchiectasis infection are in our top 5 drop list,decreased by 76.79%,71.03%,66.51%56.87% and 56.31% respectively. Conclusion COVID-19 epidemic had a strong influence on the outpatient visits of common respiratory diseases, particularly for infectious diseases.

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Knowledge, perceptions and practices of healthcare workers regarding the use of respiratory protection equipment at Iran hospitals

Abstract: Studied HCWs had positive perceptions and moderate level of knowledge and practice about the use of RPE. Full implementation of respiratory protection program in the hospitals would be helpful to improve the knowledge, perceptions and practices of HCWs regarding RPE.

Cited by 20 publications

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Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding COVID-19 among healthcare workers in Chitwan, Nepal

Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding COVID-19 among healthcare workers in Chitwan, Nepal

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Healthcare Workers Regarding the Use of Face Mask to Limit the Spread of the New Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

Impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on outpatient visits of common respiratory diseases

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