Health Professionals Attitude, Knowledge and Practices towards COVID-19 Infection at Karachi, Pakistan

Muhammad Rahies Khan; Mubashir Ali Khan; Muhammad Nadir Khan

doi:10.51253/pafmj.v74i3.5901

Authors

Muhammad Rahies Khan Department of Management Sciences, University of Karachi, Pakistan
Mubashir Ali Khan Department of Management Sciences, University of Karachi, Pakistan
Muhammad Nadir Khan Department of Cardiology, Pakistan Navy Ship Shifa Karachi, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51253/pafmj.v74i3.5901

Keywords:

Attitude, COVID-19, Health professional, Knowledge, Practices.

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the health professional’s knowledge, attitude, and practices towards the COVID-19 pandemic in Karachi, Pakistan.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study.

Place and Duration of Study: Karachi Pakistan, from Mar to Jul 2020.

Methodology: A total of 228 healthcare professionals, i.e. specialists, physicians, nurses, and technicians working in the district East of Karachi were included. Independent sample t test and ANOVA were used for inferential statistics.

Results: Our findings showed that 95% study participants had a good knowledge regarding the infection and 81.8% showed a positive attitude towards the infection with over 98% reporting good professional practices regarding COVID-19 infection control.

Conclusion: These findings underscore the effectiveness of ongoing education and training initiatives among health professionals in Karachi, contributing to their preparedness and ability to effectively respond to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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