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ArticleBMC infectious diseases2021

Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards Zika virus among healthcare workers in St. Kitts.

Donya L Francis, Utoomporn Wongsin, Shuo-Chen Chien, Yi-Hsin Elsa Hsu, Franziska Michaela Lohmeyer, Wen-Shan Jian, Li-Fong Lin, Usman Iqbal

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Donya L Francis *Global Health & Development Department, College of Public Health, Taipei Medical University, No. 172-1, Sec. 2, Keelung Rd, Daan District, Taipei City, 106, Taiwan.
Utoomporn WongsinGlobal Health & Health Security Dept., College of Public Health, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Shuo-Chen Chien *Graduate Institute of Biomedical Informatics, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Yi-Hsin Elsa HsuExecutive Master Program of Business Administration in Biotechnology, College of Management, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Franziska Michaela LohmeyerFondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Wen-Shan JianSchool of Gerontology Health Management, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Li-Fong LinSchool of Gerontology Health Management, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Usman IqbalGlobal Health & Development Department, College of Public Health, Taipei Medical University, No. 172-1, Sec. 2, Keelung Rd, Daan District, Taipei City, 106, Taiwan. usmaniqbal@tmu.edu.tw.
Taipei Medical University · TWAgostino Gemelli University Polyclinic · ITTaipei Medical University-Shuang Ho Hospital · TW

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHealthcare workers are usually the first responders during outbreaks and are instrumental in educating the populace about the prevention of different diseases and illnesses. The aim of this study was to assess the association between healthcare workers' characteristics and knowledge, attitudes and practices toward Zika virus.

methodsThis was a cross-sectional study that collected data from healthcare workers at 3 medical facilities using a validated self-administered questionnaire between July 2017 - September 2017. Logistic regression models were used to examine the association between sociodemographic and knowledge, attitudes, and practices.

resultsA total of 190 healthcare workers were analyzed. Of these, 60, 72.6 and 64.7% had good knowledge, positive attitudes, and good practices toward Zika virus, respectively. Healthcare workers without a formal degree were less likely to have good knowledge of Zika virus (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 0:49; 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.24-0.99) compared to those with a formal degree. Reduced odds for positive attitude towards Zika virus were observed in healthcare workers with low income as compared to those with high income (AOR = 0.31; 95% CI =0.13-0.75). Being younger than 40 years old was associated with poor Zika virus practices (AOR = 0:34; 95% CI = 0.15-0.79).

conclusionsSignificant association between healthcare workers' sociodemographic characteristics and Zika virus knowledge, attitudes and practices were observed. Public health interventions that seek to increase Zika virus awareness should aim to train healthcare workers who are younger, without formal degree and those earning low income.

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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeZika VirusAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHealth FacilitiesHealth PersonnelHumansMaleMiddle AgedOdds RatioSaint Kitts and NevisSocioeconomic FactorsSurveys and QuestionnairesZika Virus InfectionAttitudesGlobal healthHealthcare workersKAPKnowledgePracticesPublic healthSt. KittsZika virus

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