Assessment of Knowledge, Perception and Attitude of Clinical Radiography Students on Ebola Virus Disease at University Of Maiduguri
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 5
Abstract
Objective: To determine the clinical radiography student’s level of knowledge, perception, and attitudes, towards Ebola Virus Disease. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted using eligible and consented 80 respondents who were radiography students in their clinical phase with 30-item questionnaires, validity and reliability were obtained. The data was analyzed using Epi info version 3.5.4 where descriptive statistics such as frequency and percentage were obtained. Results: Findings show that 8.8% (n=7) of respondents are below the age of 20 years, 72.5% (n=58) are between 21-30 years of age while 18% (n=15) are between 31-40 years. Generally, respondents good high knowledge on the nature 87.5% (n=70) and fatal rate 93.7% (n=75) of Ebola disease, with majority of them being aware of the outbreak. Positive perception was noted among respondents and 58.8% (n=47) indicated that they would not participate in Radiologic procedures involving Ebola patients. Conclusion: In general, there was good knowledge, adequate perceptions and positive attitude towards the nature, incubation period, and mortality rate of Ebola virus disease among radiography students. However, high numbers lack knowledge on the preventive measures and treatments. The study recommends further improvement on knowledge, perception and attitude of radiography students.
Authors and Affiliations
Nwobi I. C. , Obinna OS. , Obotiba A. D. , Abubakar A. , Luntsi G. , Nkubli F. B. , Njiti M.
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