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Factors determining the knowledge and prevention practice of healthcare workers towards COVID-19 in Amhara region, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Healthcare workers (HWs) are at the highest risk of getting CIVID-19. This study aimed to assess factors determining the knowledge and prevention of HWs towards COVID-19 in the Amhara Region, Ethiopia.

Methods

A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among 442 HWs using email and telegram addresses. The knowledge and practice of HWs were estimated using 16 knowledge and 11 practice questions. A multivariable logistic regression analysis was used on SPSS version 25 to identify factors related to the knowledge and prevention practice of HWs on COVID-19. Significance was determined at a p value of < 0.05 and association was described by using odds ratio at 95% CI.

Results

Of 442 HWs, 398 (90% response rate) responded to the online interview questionnaire. From 398 HWs, 231(58%), 225(56%), 207(53%), and 191(48%) were males, from rural area, aged ≥ 34 years and nurses, respectively. About 279(70%) HWs had good knowledge of COVID-19 followed by 247(62%) good prevention practices. Age < 34 years (AOR = 2.14, 95% CI = 1.25-3.62), rural residence (AOR = 0.44, 95% CI = 0.26-0.70), access to infection prevention (IP) training (AOR = 2.4, 95% CI = 1.36-4.21), presence of IP guideline (AOR = 2.82, 95% CI = 1.64-4.62), and using social media (AOR = 2.51, 95% CI = 1.42-4.53) were factors of knowledge about COVID-19. Whereas, rural residence (AOR = 0.45, 95% CI = 0.31-0.75), facility type (AOR = 0.40, 95% CI = 0.28-0.89), access to IP training (AOR = 2.32, 95% CI = 1.35-4.16), presence of IP guidelines (AOR = 2.10, 95% CI = 1.21-3.45), knowledge about COVID-19 (AOR = 2.98, 95% CI = 2.15-5.27), having chronic illnesses (AOR = 2.0, 95% CI = 1.15-3.75), lack of protective equipment (PPE) (AOR = 0.42, 95% CI = 0.32-0.74), and high workload (AOR = 0.40, 95% CI = 0.36-0.87) were factors of COVID-19 prevention.

Conclusion

In this study, most of the HWs had good knowledge but had lower prevention practice of COVID-19. Socio-demographic and access to information sources were factors of knowledge on COVID-19. Similarly, residence, shortage of PPE, high workload, comorbidities, knowledge, and access to IP training and guideline were factors limiting prevention practices. Thus, a consistent supply of PPE and improving health workers' knowledge, making IP guidelines and information sources available, and managing chronic illnesses are crucial to prevent COVID-19 among HWs.

SUBMITTER: Asemahagn MA

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7438679 | biostudies-literature |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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