Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices ofKing Abdulaziz Undergraduate Nursingtowards Novel Corona Virus (COVID 19)

Health science journal Pub Date : 2021-01-01 DOI:10.36648/1791-809X.15.1.786

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Background: The emerging respiratory disease is caused by the novel type of corona virus which is named as COVID-19. This respiratory illness has received internal attention and it is categorized as highly threaten disease in the US by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The purpose of the study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of undergraduate nursing students towards COVID-19. Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional design was used to assess knowledge, practice and attitudes of 255 undergraduate nursing students towards COVID-19. Study participants were recruited from the nursing college in King AbdAziz University between April and July 2020. Results: The results of study participants showed that undergraduate nursing students had moderate knowledge towards COVID-19 (Mean=20.54, SD ± 4.67). Also, participants had high level of knowledge regarding nature of diseases and precautionary measures by health care providers dimensions. However, they expressed limited knowledge towards mode of transmission. Moreover, study participants demonstrated an optimistic attitude toward disease as the average 43.78 and good practice towards COVID-19 (average 18.67). Conclusions: The study results revealed that study participants demonstrated good knowledge with favorable and accepted practice. This study suggests the importance of emphasis on infectious disease in nursing curriculum

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阿卜杜勒阿齐兹国王大学护理对新型冠状病毒(COVID - 19)的知识、态度和实践

背景:新发呼吸道疾病是由新型冠状病毒COVID-19引起的。这种呼吸系统疾病引起了国内的关注，在美国被疾病控制和预防中心列为高度威胁疾病。本研究旨在评估本科护生对COVID-19的知识、态度和实践情况。方法:采用描述性横断面设计对255名本科护生COVID-19的知识、实践和态度进行评估。研究参与者是在2020年4月至7月期间从阿布达兹国王大学护理学院招募的。结果:研究对象的调查结果显示，本科护生对COVID-19的认知程度一般(Mean=20.54, SD±4.67)。此外，参与者对疾病的性质和卫生保健提供者采取的预防措施有很高的了解。然而，他们表示对传播方式的了解有限。此外，研究参与者表现出对疾病的乐观态度，平均为43.78，对COVID-19的良好做法(平均为18.67)。结论:研究结果显示，研究参与者表现出良好的知识与有利的和公认的做法。本研究提示在护理课程中重视传染病教学的重要性

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