biostudies-literatureUnknown20(12)Markus I<h4>Objectives</h4>To assess training needs of healthcare workers (HCWs) on pulmonary plague (PP) control after the large PP outbreak in Madagascar 2017.<h4>Methods</h4>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.<h4>Results</h4>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 casePloS onee0336589https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12680261biostudies-literatureKnowledge, attitude and practices among Healthcare Workers towards Pulmonary Plague Infection following an outbreak in Madagascar, 2017: A pilot study.PMC12680261Delamou AMeurs LRazafimbia VKolie DWalter JWood RFahafahantsoa RRBorchert MMarkus IRadonirina APaerisch TfalseKnowledge, attitude and practices among Healthcare Workers towards Pulmonary Plague Infection following an outbreak in Madagascar, 2017: A pilot study.<h4>Objectives</h4>To assess training needs of healthcare workers (HCWs) on pulmonary plague (PP) control after the large PP outbreak in Madagascar 2017.<h4>Methods</h4>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.<h4>Results</h4>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 case2025-01-01T00:00:00Z20252026-06-05T22:22:40.74Z2026-05-22T03:15:25.807ZS-EPMC126802614134882210.1371/journal.pone.0336589