Knowledge, Attitude & Practice of COVID-19 among Health care workers of Tertiary Care Hospital in Southern Rajasthan

Dr C.P.Sharma; Dr Anum Fatima; Dr Omprakash Mahawar; Pratap Bhan Kaushik

Volume : IX, Issue : VIII, August - 2020

Knowledge, Attitude & Practice of COVID-19 among Health care workers of Tertiary Care Hospital in Southern Rajasthan

Dr C. P. Sharma, Dr Anum Fatima, Dr Omprakash Mahawar, Pratap Bhan Kaushik

Abstract :

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.