Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Towards COVID-19 Among Social Workers of Bangladesh

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作者
Rahman, Md Mostafizur [1 ]
Sakib, Mohammed Sadman [2 ]
Rahman, Afra Sayara [1 ]
Haque, Md. Iftekharul [1 ]
Hossain, Md. Tanvir [3 ]
Islam, Md. Robiul [4 ]
机构
[1] Bangladesh Univ Profess, Fac Arts & Social Sci, Dept Disaster Management & Resilience, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
[2] Bangladesh Univ Profess, Fac Arts & Social Sci, Dept Disaster & Human Secur Management, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
[3] Khulna Univ, Social Sci Sch, Sociol Discipline, Khulna 9208, Bangladesh
[4] Bangladesh Univ Profess, Fac Arts & Social Sci, Dept Publ Adm, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
关键词
Pandemic; Social workers; KAP survey; Dhaka; Bangladesh; DEATH ANXIETY; VACCINE;
D O I
10.1007/s11115-022-00679-w
中图分类号
C93 [管理学]; D035 [国家行政管理]; D523 [行政管理]; D63 [国家行政管理];
学科分类号
12 ; 1201 ; 1202 ; 120202 ; 1204 ; 120401 ;
摘要
This study intended to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) toward the pandemic among the social workers of Bangladesh. Approximately 94% of them faced challenges working during COVID-19. They lacked knowledge regarding COVID-19 (0.62 +/- 0.25). They also did not show enough practice. Attitudes were better than knowledge and practices. Respondents' gender, location, having vulnerable people at the home, educational attainment, and experiencing COVID-19 symptoms before were significantly associated with the overall KAP. In general, COVID-19 preparedness and response campaigns, and effective education, are required to ensure the competence of pandemic responses among this vital group.
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页码:493 / 514
页数:22
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