Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices towards COVID-19 among Hemodialysis Nurses during the COVID-19 Outbreak in Ma'an Governorate Hospitals- Jordan.

ABSTRACT

The COVID-19 pandemic remains a worldwide challenge. Despite extreme study efforts globally, effective treatment and vaccine options have eluded the investigators. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) towards COVID-19 among hemodialysis nurses in Ma, Governorate hospitals- Jordan. An exploratory research design (cross-sectional study design) has been utilized to achieve the aim of the current study. The study was conducted in the dialysis unit at Ma, a governmental hospital- in Jordan. Data were collected by using a self-administered structured questionnaire. Nearly half (47.5%) of nurses were male, ranging from 30 to 40 years old. More than half of them (62.5%) were married and graduated from nursing college; their years of experience were more than 5 years. The vast majority of participants reported that they have adequate knowledge and good practice about how to deal with COVID-19. The majority of participants have a favorable attitude regarding COVID -19 outbreaks. A positive correlation was found between nurses' knowledge and attitudes toward COVID19 according to their years of experience. The study found that most nurses have good knowledge and practice levels and favorable attitudes toward COVID 19 infection. Educational programs about COVID 19 should be provided to nurses in different departments and units in the hospital.