Open AccessKNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE & PRACTICE OF COVID-19 AMONG HEALTH CARE WORKERS OF TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL IN SOUTHERN RAJASTHAN
Author(s) -
Chanchal Sharma,
Anum Fatima,
Omprakash Mahawar,
Pratap Bhan Kaushik
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
global journal for research analysis
Language(s) - English
DOI - 10.36106/gjra/5314790
Subject(s) - covid-19 , pandemic , medicine , health care , family medicine , cross sectional study , positive attitude , nursing , psychology , disease , pathology , infectious disease (medical specialty) , social psychology , economics , economic growth
BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic is escalating at an alarming rate and currently best therapy lies in prevention. OBJECTIVE:This study aims to determine knowledge ,attitude and practice of health care workers towards COVID-19.METHODOLOGY:A cross sectional descriptive study undertaken at Dedicated Covid Hospital, MBGH Udaipur,Rajasthan from April 2020 to May 2020.The response of 190 participants who filled questionnaire was tabulated and analysed .RESULT :Majority had an average knowledge (49.7%),positive attitude (57.4%) and good practice(51.1%) which was further influenced by various factors studied. CONCLUSION :Health care workers still require professional education and teachings dedicated to improve knowledge and promote good attitude and practice in regards of COVID-19.