Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Healthcare Providers on Covid-19 in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo
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Apr 2, 2021
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Ossinga Bassandja
Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Issa Yakusu
Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Muyobela Kampunzu
Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Lofoli Bokota
Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Baelongandi Folo
Provincial Health Division, Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Gilbert Bokungu Isongibi
Higher Institute of Medical Techniques of Yangambi, Yangambi, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Losimba Likwela
Public Health Department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo.
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.
Keywords:
Covid-19, healthcare providers, Kisangani, knowledge, attitude, practices
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Bassandja, O., Yakusu, I., Kampunzu, M., Bokota, L., Folo, B., Isongibi, G. B., & Likwela, L. (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), 20-28. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajrid/2021/v6i330197
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