A Cross-Sectional Study to Assess Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Towards COVID-19 Pandemic Amongst Pregnant Women and Healthcare Staff at a Periurban Teaching Hospital in Haryana

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The objective is to assess knowledge, attitude, and practices towards the COVID-19 pandemic amongst pregnant women and healthcare staff at a periurban teaching hospital in Haryana, India. METHODS:  This was a single centre questionnaire-based cross-sectional analysis regarding COVID-19 which was conducted at a periurban teaching hospital in Haryana, India, amongst 300 participants which included pregnant women and healthcare staff involved in managing them. They were assessed for demographic details and KAP scores (knowledge-14 questions, attitude-9 questions, and practice-14 questions). Analysis of data was done using IBM Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25.0. RESULTS: Participants in the present study had an overall adequate mean score of knowledge (22.54 ± 5.22) and were following correct practices (mean score 23.91 ± 6.72) to prevent COVID-19. The overall correlation of knowledge and practice also shows a positive correlation (0.939, p=<0.0001). CONCLUSION: This study demonstrated that the majority of the pregnant women and healthcare workers involved in the management of pregnant women had adequate knowledge and a positive attitude towards tackling COVID-19. They were following correct practices and taking necessary steps for the prevention of the disease. They had adequate knowledge regarding vaccination for pregnant females.