Knowledge, attitude, and practices on COVID-19 prevention and diagnosis among medical workers in the radiology department: A multicenter cross-sectional study in China.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of medical workers in the radiology department toward the prevention and diagnosis of COVID-19.

Methods

This multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted among medical workers in the radiology department of 17 hospitals between March and June 2022.

Results

A total of 324 medical workers were enrolled. The mean knowledge scores were 15.3 ± 3.4 (out of 23), attitude scores were 31.1 ± 5.6 (range 8-40), and practice scores were 35.1 ± 4.4 (range 8-40). Positive attitudes (OR = 1.235, 95% CI: 1.162-1.311, P < 0.001) and aged 41-50 years were independently associated with higher practice scores. Those with the better practice were more likely to be older (OR = 2.603, 95

SUBMITTER: Sun Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10018012 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature