Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Doctors regarding Acute Respiratory Tract Infection (ARI) / H1N1 Influenza in Rajkot District, Gujarat, India
Journal Title: Healthline - Year 2017, Vol 8, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: In 2009, a novel strain of influenza A H1N1 emerged from the USA and Mexico. The first confirmed case with the virus in India was documented in May 2009. After that, a large numbers of positive cases were reported throughout India. Objective: To assess Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) of doctors regarding influenza A H1N1. Method: Out of 14 talukas of Rajkot district, a study was conducted in 7 talukas where positive cases of H1N1 Influenza A were reported by purposive sampling method during March 2015. Total 18 areas (taluka + their villages) were surveyed, which were having cases of H1N1 Influenza A cases. A total of 22 doctors were interviewed. Results: Among all 22 doctors that were interviewed, majority (54.55%) were M.B.B.S. According to doctors, majority of patients were of Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI). Only 40.91% doctors had correct knowledge of category A of influenza A (H1N1). Nobody had been advised to follow up on next day. Preventive advice was given in only 15% of ARI patients. Conclusion: Sensitization of doctors through personal visits of paramedical workers/doctors is done. Provide posters to doctors of Govt. and private sectors showing various categories of suspected H1N1 influenza and its management.
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Dhara V. Thakrar, Umed V. Patel, Nirav K. Nimavat, Vaidehi S. Gohil
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