Infectious Disease Awareness Among Future Health Professionals: A Comparison of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Between Nursing Students in Japan and Laos.

ABSTRACT: This study assessed and compared the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of nursing students in Japan and Laos, two countries with distinct epidemiological and socioeconomic contexts, regarding neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and zoonoses. A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire among 190 nursing students from Japan and 254 students from Laos. Descriptive statistics, chi-square test, and Fisher's exact test were used to analyze intergroup differences. Most of the study participants were female and in their first or second year of their nursing program. Knowledge gaps were identified in both groups. Japanese students showed a higher perceived susceptibility to infections and greater adherence to hygiene practices. Laotian students reported higher ex

SUBMITTER: Abeywickrama HM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12472601 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature