Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Towards COVID-19 Among Social Workers of Bangladesh

Md Mostafizur Rahman (), Mohammed Sadman Sakib, Afra Sayara Rahman, Md. Iftekharul Haque, Md. Tanvir Hossain and Md. Robiul Islam
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Md Mostafizur Rahman: Bangladesh University of Professionals
Mohammed Sadman Sakib: Bangladesh University of Professionals
Afra Sayara Rahman: Bangladesh University of Professionals
Md. Iftekharul Haque: Bangladesh University of Professionals
Md. Tanvir Hossain: Khulna University
Md. Robiul Islam: Bangladesh University of Professionals

Public Organization Review, 2023, vol. 23, issue 2, No 6, 493-514

Abstract: Abstract This study intended to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) toward the pandemic among the social workers of Bangladesh. Approximately 94% of them faced challenges working during COVID-19. They lacked knowledge regarding COVID-19 (0.62 ± 0.25). They also did not show enough practice. Attitudes were better than knowledge and practices. Respondents' gender, location, having vulnerable people at the home, educational attainment, and experiencing COVID-19 symptoms before were significantly associated with the overall KAP. In general, COVID-19 preparedness and response campaigns, and effective education, are required to ensure the competence of pandemic responses among this vital group.

Keywords: Pandemic; Social workers; KAP survey; Dhaka; Bangladesh (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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