Knowledge, Attitude and PracticeonMRS CoVamong NursingStudentsat Hail University
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2019, Vol 7, Issue 1
Abstract
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS CoV) is an emerging pathogen with pandemic potential with its apparent epicenter in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia .A high proportion of people who affected by the virus were health care workers. Aim: Assess knowledge, attitude and practice of nursing studentsonMERS-CoV.Design: A descriptive exploratory approach was used. Setting: The study was conducted at three multispecialty hospitals of Hail region, Saudi Arabia. Sample: Convenient sample consisted of 90female nursingstudents. Tools: 1 Self-administered questionnaire including demographic data, Knowledge, Attitude regarding MERS CoV.2 Practice assessment questionnaire regarding MERS CoV.Results: The majority of studied sample (88.9%) ages were <25 years old, and (53.3%) theirknowledge sourcefrom radio and television. About half of the sample had incorrect knowledge about source of virus, vaccination and diagnosis of MERS CoV.75.6% had correct total knowledge score about corona virus, and 71.1% hadcorrecttotal practice score.60% of studied sample had negative attitude toward MERS CoV. A statistical significant positive correlation between knowledge and practice regarding corona virus infection prevention (P value 0.003) was found. Conclusion: The current study findings concluded that the studied sample hadgoodknowledge score as well as good practice score, while had negative attitude toward MERS CoV. Recommendations: Further comparative study comparing between male and female student nurses regarding MERS CoV knowledge, attitude and practice are suggested.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Farhan Alshammari PhD, Dr. SalwaAbd El GawadSallam PhD, Dr. LabibaAbd El-kader PhD
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