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Knowledge, attitude and practices of COVID-19 among medical laboratory professionals in Zambia

Adon Chawe1, Ruth L Mfune2, Paul M Syapiila2

  • 1Laboratory Department, St. Francis Mission Hospital, Katete, Zambia.

African Journal of Laboratory Medicine
|April 6, 2021
PubMed

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Medical laboratory professionals in Zambia demonstrated strong knowledge and practices regarding COVID-19. Continuous training is vital for enhancing awareness and best practices in pandemic control.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Laboratory Science

Background:

  • Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a global pandemic requiring robust diagnostic capabilities.
  • Medical laboratory professionals are crucial for accurate COVID-19 diagnosis, management, and mitigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) concerning COVID-19 among medical laboratory personnel in Zambia.
  • To identify predictors of good COVID-19 knowledge and practices within this group.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted among 208 medical laboratory professionals in Zambia.
  • Data were collected via Google Forms and analyzed using SPSS, determining independent predictors of KAP.
  • Adjusted odds ratios (AOR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were reported.

Main Results:

  • A high prevalence of good knowledge (84.1%) and practices (75.0%) regarding COVID-19 was observed.
  • Predictors for good knowledge included bachelor's degrees and prior COVID-19 training.
  • Advanced degrees (Master's/PhD) and prior training significantly predicted good practices.

Conclusions:

  • Medical laboratory professionals in Zambia exhibit commendable knowledge of COVID-19.
  • Continuous professional development is recommended to maintain and improve awareness of best practices for pandemic control.
Abstract

Keywords:
COVID-19attitudeknowledgemedical laboratory professionalpractices

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