Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Healthcare Providers on Covid-19 in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo

Bassandja, Ossinga and Yakusu, Issa and Kampunzu, Muyobela and Bokota, Lofoli and Folo, Baelongandi and Isongibi, Gilbert Bokungu and Likwela, Losimba (2021) Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Healthcare Providers on Covid-19 in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo. Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases, 6 (3). pp. 20-28. ISSN 2582-3221

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.9734/ajrid/2021/v6i330197

Abstract

Objective: Our study aimed to determine the level of knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of healthcare providers towards Covid-19 in general hospitals in the city of Kisangani.

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was undertaken among the providers of these general hospitals. KAP on Covid-19 were assessed using a survey questionnaire.

Results: Female providers were predominant (64%). The majority of respondents were between 25 and 34 years old. 21 were general practitioners (16.7%). The majority had sufficient knowledge (92.2%) provided mainly by radio and television. 77 had a negative attitude towards the possibility of containing the disease; and 88.1% had good practices with regard to Covid-19.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Science Repository > Medical Science
Depositing User:	Managing Editor
Date Deposited:	18 Mar 2023 07:04
Last Modified:	18 Jun 2024 06:36
URI:	http://research.manuscritpub.com/id/eprint/1252

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