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

• Published in: Public organization review Vol. 23; no. 2; pp. 493 - 514
• Main Authors: Rahman, Md Mostafizur, Sakib, Mohammed Sadman, Rahman, Afra Sayara, Haque, Md. Iftekharul, Hossain, Md. Tanvir, Islam, Md. Robiul
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York Springer US 01.06.2023; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Asymptomatic; Attitudes; Coronaviruses; COVID-19; Cross-sectional studies; Developing countries; Disease transmission; Economic Policy; Knowledge; LDCs; Management; Medical research; Observational studies; Pandemics; Political Science; Political Science and International Relations; Political Science and International Studies; Professional ethics; Professionals; Public Administration; Public Finance; Questionnaires; Security management; Social sciences; Social work; Social workers; Bangladesh; Pandemic; Bangladesh; Social workers; KAP survey; Dhaka
• ISSN: 1566-7170; 1573-7098
• DOI: 10.1007/s11115-022-00679-w

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.