Knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding COVID-19 among healthcare workers in Henan, China

TLDR

The study analysed HCWs’ knowledge, practices, and attitudes regarding COVID‑19 and concluded that measures must be taken to protect HCWs from risks linked to job category, work experience, working hours, educational attainment, and frontline duties. A cross‑sectional survey of 1,357 HCWs across 10 hospitals in Henan, China, was conducted from February 4–8 2020. Among surveyed HCWs, 89 % had sufficient knowledge, over 85 % feared self‑infection, and 89.7 % followed correct practices, while risk factors such as work experience and job category influenced attitudes and practices.

Abstract

The study analysed healthcare workers' (HCWs) knowledge, practices, and attitudes regarding coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). A cross-sectional survey was conducted from February 4th to February 8th, 2020, involving a total of 1357 HCWs across 10 hospitals in Henan, China. Of those surveyed, 89% of HCWs had sufficient knowledge of COVID-19, more than 85% feared self-infection with the virus, and 89.7% followed correct practices regarding COVID-19. In addition to knowledge level, some risk factors including work experience and job category influenced HCWs' attitudes and practice concerning COVID-19. Measures must be taken to protect HCWs from risks linked to job category, work experience, working hours, educational attainment, and frontline HCWs.