Improving knowledge, attitudes and practice to prevent COVID-19 transmission in healthcare workers and the public in Thailand.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Key infection prevention and control measures to limit transmission of COVID-19 include social distancing, hand hygiene, use of facemasks and personal protective equipment. However, these have limited or no impact if not applied correctly through lack of knowledge, inappropriate attitude or incorrect practice. In order to maximise the impact of infection prevention and control measures on COVID-19 spread, we undertook a study to assess and improve knowledge, attitudes and practice among 119 healthcare workers and 100 general public in Thailand. The study setting was two inpatient hospitals providing COVID-19 testing and treatment. Detailed information on knowledge, attitudes and practice among the general public and healthcare workers regarding COVID-19 transmission and

SUBMITTER: Maude RR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8053080 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature