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A Study on “KAP [Knowledge, Attitude and Practice] Study on Successful Prevention and Control of COVID-19 Outbreaks Among Public: A Community Based Health Related Project”

  1. Mekkanti Manasa Rekha
  2. Mohammed Zubair
  3. Rinku Mathappan

Abstract

Objective: To assess knowledge, attitude, & practice of RT Nagar residents towards corona virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Methods: A self-designed questionnaire was developed and given to residents. The demographics mean knowledge, attitude, and practice of the participants were investigated; the scores were calculated. T-test & ANOVA were used for statistical analysis. Results: Out of the total participants (n = 354), 50.3% were male and 54.5% were 21015023 yrs. Almost. All the participants (96.6%) had the frequency of washing hands under the influence of COVID-19. Although no significant relationship was found b/w different religions, age-categories In terms of knowledge, participants who were aged 21–23 years had higher knowledge. In addition, gender had significant impact on practice scores (P<0.05) while no demographic Variable was found to have a significant relation with attitude score (P>0.05). Conclusions: The majority of the participants had good knowledge, positive attitude, Sufficient Practice. Females and males have significantly different practices. Although the results are Very positive, it is suggested that people should continue to strengthen knowledge, attitude, and Practice towards COVID-19, So that India can win the battle against the disease. The KAP survey can identify a lack of knowledge, operating procedures or Cultural beliefs, Thereby enhancing the understanding of the disease. KAP survey can highlight factors which influence “bad” behaviour, the reasons behind certain Attitudes & the reasons and methods behind certain practices towards COVID-19.

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