Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (Kap) on Covid-19 of Students of the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Kisangani
Issa Yakusu *
Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Baroani Bikenge
Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Panda Kitronza
Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Ossinga Bassandja
Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Mfuamba Kadima
Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Longombe Ahuka Nono
Higher Institute of Medical Techniques of Kisangani, Kisangani, DR Congo.
Mankulu N’Sila
University of Cepromad, Faculty of Public Health and Medicine of Proximity, Kisangani, DR Congo.
Batina Agasa
Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Objectives: This study aimed to determine the level of knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of students of the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Kisangani.
Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was undertaken among students of the Faculty of Pharmacy. KAPs on Covid-19 were assessed using a survey questionnaire.
Results: Male students were predominant (50.8%). The majority of respondents were under or equal to 25 years old. The majority had sufficient knowledge (97.4%) provided mainly by television and radio. 63 respondents or 33.3% of cases did not know if the disease exists in Kisangani; and 88.9% had good practices regarding Covid-19.
Conclusion: These results showed that most students have a good knowledge of Covid-19; they presented good practices as well as good attitudes.
Keywords: Covid-19, students, pharmacy, Kisangani, knowledge, attitudes, practices
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