Knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) toward COVID-19 appropriate behaviours among general public- A cross-sectional study

Abstract

Background: The Corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) affecting all spheres of human endeavours, impact of the corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on common people is unclear which necessitated. To achieve an ultimate success against the ongoing encounter against covid-19 in India, we need proper behaviour and commitment from general public, without their participation it will not be possible to control the COVID-19 pandemic. Aim and Objectives: Accessing knowledge, attitude and practices of COVID-19 appropriate behaviours among general public (age above 18 years) of Mahabubnagar district, Telangana state, India. Materials and Methods: This study was a Cross sectional study, conducted between September – October 2021.Total 447 responses were obtained from the online-based survey using convenience sampling technique to assess knowledge, attitudes and practices of covid-19 appropriate behaviours among the general public (age above 18 years) of Mahabubnagar district. The descriptive statistics were calculated and data was analysed by using SPSS software with version 23. Results: From the 447 study participants, 85.6% majority of the respondents were in age group 18-30years. Among respondents 60.4% were female and 39.6% males, 51.5% were urban and 48.5% rural. Association between knowledge and age was statistically significant. Association between knowledge and age was statistically significant. Level of attitudes and age was not statistically significant. Association between practices of covid-19 appropriate behaviours and age are not statistically significant at 5% level of significance. Conclusion: This research revealed that knowledge scores of general populations about covid-19 is adequate with their demographic variables .The researcher found that only around 50% of participants were following the practices of preventive precautionary behaviours and attitudes of COVID -19 appropriate behaviours towards covid-19.There was KAP-GAP between knowledge & Practice.