Evaluation of Turkish Validity and Reliability of Knowledge, Attitude, Practice and Perceived Barriers in Infection Control Questionnaire among Emergency Healthcare Professionals regarding COVID-19

Abstract

Objective: Determination of deficiencies in knowledge, attitude, practice (KAP) and perceived barriers in infection control among healthcare professionals (HCP) is important for fighting against epidemics. This study aims to conduct Turkish validity and reliability of the "KAP and Perceived Barriers in Infection Control" among HCP and to evaluate the status of this group. Method: This is a methodological, cross-sectional study conducted among emergency HCP during the 12-24th week of the pandemic. The questionnaire was applied online and consisted of sociodemographic characteristics, COVID-19 KAP and perceived barriers in infection control questionnaire. In first stage of the study, to evaluate the Turkish reliability-validity of the questionnaire, this study was conducted among 177 HCP. In the second stage, it was aimed to reach the whole group which was consisted of 307(72.8%) HCP. The Cronbach's alpha values of the sub-dimensions were calculated as 0.68-0.90 and factor loads as 0.38-0.88. Result: Knowledge level of those with associate and higher degree was found to be superior. Those who had university or higher education degree, paramedics indicated more positive attitude. It was observed that female compared to male, emergency medical technicians compared to other occupational groups had better practice level. Moreover, those who had an associate or higher degree; those who had 6-10 years working experience; those who did not experience COVID-19 symptoms had better practice level (p<0.05). Conclusion: The questionnaire is a valid-reliable measurement tool. In Turkey, it was observed that HCP had better knowledge and practice than average however deficiencies were found in all sub-dimensions.

Keywords

• COVID-19
• Knowledge
• Attitude
• Practice
• Healthcare professionals

Abstract

Amaç: Sağlık çalışanlarında bilgi, tutum, beceri ve enfeksiyon kontrolünde algılanan engeller konusunda eksikliklerin belirlenmesi salgınlarla mücadelede önem taşımaktadır. Çalışmada acil sağlık çalışanlarında “COVID-19 Hakkında Bilgi, Tutum ve Beceri ve Enfeksiyon kontrolünde algılanan engel” anketinin Türkçe geçerlik-güvenirlik çalışmasının yapılması ve grubun değerlendirilmesi amaçlandı. Metod: Çalışma, COVID-19 pandemisinin 12-24.haftasında acil sağlık çalışanlarında gerçekleştirilen metadolojik ve kesitsel tipte bir araştırmadır. Anket form, kişilerin sosyodemografik özellikleri, COVID-19 bilgi, tutum, beceri ve enfeksiyon kontrolünde algılanan engeller anketinden oluşmakta olup online uygulandı. Çalışmanın ilk aşaması, anket formun Türkçe geçerlik-güvenirliğini değerlendirmek için anket madde sayısı dikkate alınarak 177 sağlık çalışanında gerçekleştirildi. İkinci aşamada ise çalışma grubunun tümüne ulaşılması hedeflenmiş olup 307(%72.8) sağlık çalışanına ulaşıldı. Alt boyutların Cronbach alfa değerleri 0.68-0.90 ve faktör yükleri 0.38-0.88 olarak hesaplandı. Bulgular: COVID-19 bilgi düzeyi yüksekokul ve üzeri öğrenime sahip olanlarda daha yüksekti. Üniversite ve üzeri öğrenim derecesine sahip olanlar ve paramedikler daha olumlu bir tutum sergiledi. Kadınlar erkeklere göre, acil tıp teknisyenleri diğer meslek gruplarına göre daha iyi uygulama düzeyine sahipti. Ayrıca, yüksek okul ve üzeri öğrenime sahip olanlar; 6-10 yıl iş tecrübesi olanlar; COVID-19 semptomlarını yaşamayanlar daha iyi beceri düzeyine sahipti (p<0.05). Sonuç: Sonuç olarak anket geçerli ve güvenilir bir ölçme aracıdır. Türkiye’de sağlık çalışanları ortalamaya göre iyi bilgi ve beceri düzeyine sahip olmakla birlikte bilgi, tutum ve beceri ve enfeksiyon kontrolünde algılanan engeller açısından eksiklikler bulundu.

Keywords

• COVID-19
• Bilgi
• Tutum
• Beceri
• Sağlık çalışanları

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