COVID 19: evaluating the knowledge, attitude and preventive practices of healthcare workers in Northern Nigeria

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dc.contributor.authorTsiga-Ahme, Fatimah Isma’il
dc.contributor.authorAmole, Taiwo Gboluwaga
dc.contributor.authorMusa, Baba Maiyaki
dc.date.accessioned2023-05-15T08:50:06Z
dc.date.available2023-05-15T08:50:06Z
dc.date.issued2021-02-19
dc.description.abstractBackground: Although much is known about the rapidly spreading COVID-19 disease, a lot of knowledge is still evolving. The knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of healthcare workers (HCWs) towards COVID-19 remain key in protecting themselves and in fighting the “war” against the disease. This study assessed the KAP of HCWs in Kano, northern Nigeria. Methodology: A cross-section of different cadre of healthcare workers was recruited online via google forms. Using a link, the participants completed an adapted from a similar study, pre-tested questionnaire on KAP regarding COVID-19. Predictors of KAP were assessed using logistic regression modelling. Results: Among the 651 HCWs invited to participate, 233 respondents responded giving a response rate of 35.8%. Of these, 195 (83.7%) had good knowledge, 183 (78.9%) had a positive attitude and 180 (77.6%) had good practice towards prevention of COVID-19. The odds of having good knowledge were significantly lower among Community Health Officers/Community Health Extension workers (aOR=0.2, 95% CI: 0.1-0.6;p<0.001) and other health workers compared to doctors. Positive attitude was predicted by good knowledge (aOR=4.8, 95% CI:1.7-010.2;p=0.003), being in the fifth decade of life (aOR=5.5, 95% CI: 1.1–29.3, p=0.04), female gender (aOR=3.0, 95% CI: 1.1-8.3;p=0.04), Christian faith (aOR=7.0, 95% CI: 1.3-40.4; p=0.03), and having a bachelors’ or medical degree (aOR=4.6, 95% CI: 1.3-16.5).The only predictor of good practice was good knowledge on COVID-19 (aOR=7.8, 95% CI 2.8-12.4;p<0.001). Conclusion and Global Health Implications: Majority of the HCWs at the study site have good knowledge, attitude and practice regarding COVID-19. Continuous dissemination of information on prevention of spread of COVID-19 to all HCWs will strengthen the health workforce in the fight against it.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipACE: Population Health and Policyen_US
dc.identifier.citationatimah, Taiwo, Baba, Aishatu, Omeiza, Hadiza, & Salihu, H. M. (2021). COVID 19: Evaluating the Knowledge, Attitude and Preventive Practices of Healthcare Workers in Northern Nigeria. International Journal of Maternal and Child Health and AIDS (IJMA), 10(1), 88–97. https://doi.org/10.21106/ijma.418en_US
dc.identifier.issn2161-8674
dc.identifier.issn2161-864x
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1770
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherInternational Journal of Maternal and Child Health and AIDS (IJMA)en_US
dc.relation.ispartofseriesInternational Journal of Maternal and Child Health and AIDS (IJMA),;10(1)
dc.subjectKnowledgeen_US
dc.subjectAttitudeen_US
dc.subjectPracticeen_US
dc.subjectHealth care practitionersen_US
dc.subjectMedical doctorsen_US
dc.subjectPharmacistsen_US
dc.subjectCorona virusen_US
dc.subjectCOVID-19en_US
dc.subjectHealthcare workersen_US
dc.subjectNorthern Nigeriaen_US
dc.subjectNigeriaen_US
dc.subjectACEPHAPen_US
dc.subjectACE: Population Health and Policyen_US
dc.subjectBayero University, Kanoen_US
dc.subjectAishatu Muhammad Naladoen_US
dc.subjectOmeiza Baba Agoyien_US
dc.titleCOVID 19: evaluating the knowledge, attitude and preventive practices of healthcare workers in Northern Nigeriaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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