Publications by authors named "Abtew Abera"
Background: Knowledge and attitudes are among the key drivers of social behavioral change. We assessed employed health professionals' (HPs) knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding COVID-19 in Dessie city, northeast Ethiopia.
Methods: A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 419 HPs working at Dessie city from 17 to 21 May 2020.
Article Synopsis
- The study assessed knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding COVID-19 among 424 residents of Dessie city, revealing high levels of knowledge (92.7%) and positive attitudes (96%), but only 44.6% demonstrated adequate preventive practices.
- Key factors influencing sufficient knowledge included higher educational status and access to media like television, telephone, and radio.
- Adequate practice was predicted by sufficient knowledge, with farmers less likely to adopt preventive behaviors, highlighting the importance of education and access to information in controlling the pandemic.