Knowledge, attitude and practices among Healthcare Workers towards Pulmonary Plague Infection following an outbreak in Madagascar, 2017: A pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To assess training needs of healthcare workers (HCWs) on pulmonary plague (PP) control after the large PP outbreak in Madagascar 2017.

Methods

In 2018, we conducted a knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) survey among HCWs (PP cases and comparison group) in Antananarivo and Toamasina. Proportions were calculated, differences between groups were tested for significance.

Results

Knowledge levels were similar for HCW PP cases and the HCW comparison group. Among 59 HCW over 90% named the distinctive disease forms of plague (bubonic (93%), pulmonary (98%)), and 72% the causative agent. Washing hands was mentioned as protective measure by 56%, while 93% reported to have always washed hands after performing medical procedures. Only 3.5% reported managed PP case

SUBMITTER: Markus I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12680261 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature