Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Among Healthcare Professionals Regarding COVID-19: A Cross- Sectional Survey from Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Services Hospital Lahore

Abstract

Background: Pakistan is among 180+ countries dealing with Corona virus pandemic.Pakistan faces sudden
hike in number of positive cases including number of healthcare professionals (HCPs) also acquired
infection. Therefore, the aim of study is to assess knowledge, attitude and practices among HCPs regarding
COVID-19 and identifying gaps which will help in formulating future recommendations.
Objectives: To determine knowledge, attitude and practice among health care professionals regarding
COVID 19 in department of obstetrics and gynaecology, Services hospital.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey carried out in department of obstetrics and gynaecology, Services
hospital, Lahore from 15th June to 15thJuly. A structured questionnaire was distributed to 260 healthcare
workers after informed consent.
Results: Two hundred sixty participants in total were included in the study.51% were junior doctors 10%
were consultants, 17.3% were paramedics and 20.38% were nurses. Nurses and junior doctors showed
moderate knowledge, 62% and 65 percent respectively, practice and attitude 67% and 71% respectively
while good knowledge and attitude among senior doctors 77.7% and 85%. Need to focus on paramedics who
exhibit below average knowledge, practice and attitude 51 and 55.5%.
Conclusion: The HCWs in showed a moderate level of knowledge and positive attitude toward Coronavirus
disease. There was a clear difference in knowledge level between different levels of HCWs. Serial
educational interventions inform of workshops and seminars and professional campaigns are strongly
recommended.